Workshop Supervisor

Veolia Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts for retailers

Health resources and GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development opportunities

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Workshop Supervisor in Rochester. You will maintain Veolia fleet, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to high safety standards. You’ll coordinate technicians, manage contractors, and ensure accurate documentation and timely updates.

The role requires City & Guilds/HGV NVQ Level 3 and strong communication, with a focus on productivity and safe operations across depots. Veolia offers development opportunities and employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or HGV NVQ Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• IT skills and flexibility to handle varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain Veolia fleet and 3rd party vehicles to standards.
• Perform diagnostics and hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic repairs.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and safe workplaces.
• Complete paperwork and timesheets accurately and timely.
• Conduct HGV MOT inspections and emergency roadside repairs.
• Coordinate work allocation and serve as lead contact for technicians.
• Manage contractor communications and depot coverage.
• Oversee weekly workshop inspections and job card processes.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and high technician productivity.
• Coordinate holidays and training across all depots.

Skills

Good communication

Leadership experience

IT skills

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds / HGV NVQ Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs

Tools

HGV MOT equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Workshop Supervisor Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Rochester (ME2 4EF)

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing

• Repair and maintain Veolia fleet and 3rd party vehicles/plant to factory and industry standards.
• Perform vehicle diagnostics using specialized equipment and conduct hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintain workplace safety standards.
• Complete all required paperwork, timesheets, and operational update sheets accurately and timely.
• Conduct HGV MOT inspections, preparations, and emergency roadside repairs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for technicians and coordinate work allocation effectively.
• Manage contractor communications, tire services, and perform 4-point MOT checks.
• Conduct weekly workshop inspections and manage job card processes.
• Ensure proper shift handovers and maintain technician productivity above 80%.
• Coordinate holiday schedules, training allocation, and wash operative coverage across all depots.

What we're looking for

• Essential: City & Guilds, or HGV NVQ level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, actively seek solutions to problems and having the flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks are all key attributes.
• IT skills
• MOT regulations
• Desirable: Forklift licence (Counterbalance)
• HGV Licence
• Welding/fabrication skills
• Plant/RCV experience
• IRTEC approved
• Electrical knowledge
• Leadership experience

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.