Workshop Supervisor

Motorpoint Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off monthly

28 days holiday + birthday/Marriage/移情

Staff car discount

Company pension

Healthcare

Employee development

Job summary

Motorpoint Ltd is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead and develop the workshop team, ensuring efficient preparation of vehicles for site display and customer collection. The role reports to the Preparation Manager and requires a full UK driving licence and proven workshop/leadership experience.

You will be responsible for allocating work, maintaining quality, and liaising with sales and subcontractors. EV qualification is a plus, and training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Level 2 motor trade qualification with mechanical knowledge.
• EV qualification desirable with training support.
• Experience supervising a workshop/warehouse and leading a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot issues during inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the workshop operations and report to the Preparation Manager.
• Coach and develop the Workshop team to maintain quality and productivity.
• Allocate work to individuals and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Maintain administrative procedures and relevant documentation.
• Work with sub-contractors on site and maintain good relationships.
• Assist line manager with workshop management duties and liaise with the sales team.
• Contribute to PDI inspections and repair work as part of the workshop team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Level 2 motor trade qualification

EV qualification

Workshop supervision experience

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Level 2 motor trade qualification

Job description

Our workshops are a key department on every site and we are looking for a Workshop Supervisor to supervise the workshop reporting into the Preparation Manager. As a Workshop Supervisor here at Motorpoint, you will help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and help us drive into the fast lane towards becoming the most desired car retailer. Let us tell you a little bit about what you will be doing

• Supporting the preparation operations and team to prepare vehicles for site display and customer collection
• Coaching, leading and developing the Workshop team.
• To ensure low level of issues such as price boards, preparation issues are identified during the Buyer's pitch visit
• Ensuring work is allocated to individuals and productivity is maintained whilst maintaining quality
• Maintain good administrative procedures and filing of relevant documents
• Working closely with sub contractors on site and maintaining a good relationship
• Assisting your line manager in their duties related to workshop management
• Liaise with sales team members and assist where necessary
• Carry out all duties in line with the company's health and safety policies and procedures, and the safe to work instructions
• Assist the team to carry out PDI inspections and repair vehicles as part of the workshop team
• Due to the nature of the role you will need a full, clean driving licence
• Above everything else, you'll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive and Happy, You'll also be ready for some serious fun!
  We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in a similar role, in particular workshop control, quality control and managing logistics along with people management and leadership experience. This role will require you to be well organised, have a methodical approach to workload with the ability to manage several processes and tasks at the same time. You'd be required to be IT literate with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.
• We are Motorpoint, the UK's leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision: To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality. We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life - PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE - by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

What do we need from you?

• A full UK driving licence is essential
• A minimum Level 2 motor trade qualification with the ability to demonstrate mechanical knowledge and experience.
• EV qualification is desirable - but don't worry, we'll support you with training if needed
• Supervisor experience in a workshop/warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot issues during inspections
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A team player who can also work independently
• Motivation to meet performance goals and uphold quality standards
• Organised and efficient in managing workload and priorities
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a tidy workspace
• Willingness to support other sites when needed
• A positive attitude and alignment with our values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together

What is in it for you?

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
• 28 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Long service awards
• Staff discount on cars and finance optionsDiscounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our "My M.O.T" platform
• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Vocational and personal development training courses
• Quarterly team socials
• Team feasts
• Scratch card rewards
• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
• Plus much more!