Workshop Supervisor - Waste Recycling Vehicles

E3 Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment handling firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to manage workshop activities and staff development. The successful candidate will have experience in refuse collection vehicle maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a salary from £45k to £50k, flexible working hours, and additional benefits including pension and health care schemes.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care Schemes

Life Insurance

Training / Development

Qualifications

• Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles or similar equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/14001, DVSA standards, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan daily workshop activities and staff development.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, build quotes, and manage expectations.
• Inspect and repair chassis and specialist equipment, ensuring compliance with DVSA and ISO standards.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Practical ability across body and chassis work

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Education

Level 3 C&G/NVQ in Motor Vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor to join a world leader in Waste Handling Equipment.Our client has already engaged in the delivery of a wide range of high-profile projects for local authorities and national and international Contractors and on the back of this they have recently been awarded another major contract and thus are looking to add a Workshop Supervisor on a Permanent basis to their highly experienced team.

The client is a highly successful international business with several manufacturing and service facilities in the UK and abroad with its roots going back to the 1800's.

Our client has an impressive list of accreditations /approvals , ranging from ISO 9001 to Investors in People.

They are the market leaders in terms of innovation, safety, and aftermarket service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan daily workshop activities and staff development.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, build quotes, and manage expectations.
• Oversee job progress, service sheet sign off, and real time invoicing.
• Inspect and repair chassis and specialist equipment, ensuring compliance with DVSA and ISO standards.
• Maintain workshop and outside areas, promoting safety and good housekeeping.

Requirements

Keen to speak to Workshop Supervisor's :

• Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles or similar equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong diagnostic skills and practical ability across body and chassis work.
• Confident in reading wiring diagrams and managing workshop documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/14001, DVSA standards, and relevant legislation.
• Level 3 C&G/NVQ in Motor Vehicle or equivalent, plus a current PLG licence.
• Self-motivated, customer focused, and able to lead with professionalism.

The offer for the role of Workshop Supervisor

• Salary from £45k to £50k DOE.
• Flexible working hours.
• Pension /Health Care Schemes/Life Insurance.
• Training / Development.