Workshop Supervisor (Progression To Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

36 Days Holiday

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Cheltenham are partnering with a leading fleet maintenance business to recruit a Workshop Supervisor (Progression to Manager). You will oversee a team of 25 workshop staff, manage fleet issues, negotiate with parts suppliers and provide financial reports to the directors.

The role is Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm, with 40 hours per week and optional overtime paid at 1.5x. Salary is £55,000-£60,000 plus overtime, with an OTE around £73k.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a workshop team and driving improvements.
• Mechanical background with HGV/vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and present financial updates to directors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 25 in the workshop.
• Oversee fleet issues and maintain high workshop standards.
• Negotiate with parts suppliers and provide financial reports to Directors.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (40 hours) with optional overtime at 1.5x.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mechanical background

Fleet management

Financial reports

Job description

Workshop Supervisor (Progression to Manager)

£55,000 - £60,000 + Overtime (OTE £73k)

• Flexitime
• 36 Days Holiday
• Company Benefits

Cheltenham

Are you a Workshop Team Leader/Supervisor from a mechanical background, looking to take the next step in your career and progress directly into a Workshop Manager role?

Are you looking to take on further responsibilities and have full autonomy to make your mark within a busy workshop, where you can influence positive change whilst overseeing 25 employees?

In this role you will be responsible for dealing with all fleet issues, negotiating deals with parts suppliers, giving financial reports to directors and maintaining high standards around the workshop. You will be overseeing the operations of over 100 HGVs, with HGV training given if required.

Established in 1985, this company are looking to grow their workforce by 10% within the next year. They specialise in in commercial vehicle hire and logistic services providing into several industries such as recycling and sales.

This role would suit a Workshop Supervisor or Team Leader looking to progress into a managerial position, within a busy workshop environment with plenty of day-to-day challenges.

The Role

• Managing a team of 25 employees in the workshop
• Dealing with fleet issues and maintaining high workshop standards
• Negotiating with part suppliers and giving financial reports
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, 40 hour week

Optional overtime paid at 1.5x

The Person

• Workshop Supervisor, Team Leader or similar
• Mechanical background
• Looking to become a Workshop Manager

Reference Number: BBBH27177

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.