Workshop Supervisor - Waste Recycling Vehicles

E3recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Handling Equipment provider is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to oversee daily operations and staff development. You will manage job progress, ensure compliance with DVSA and ISO standards, and be responsible for maintaining a safe workshop environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in refuse vehicle maintenance and must possess Level 3 qualifications. Offering a competitive salary of £45k-£50k, flexible hours, and benefits including pension and health care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Health care schemes

Life insurance

Training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles or similar equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong diagnostic skills and practical ability across body and chassis work.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/14001, DVSA standards, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan daily workshop activities and staff development.
• Inspect and repair chassis and specialist equipment.
• Maintain workshop and outside areas, promoting safety and good housekeeping.

Skills

Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles maintenance

Strong diagnostic skills

Confident in reading wiring diagrams

Self-motivated and customer-focused

Education

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

Job description

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.

Duties Included for the role of Workshop Supervisor :

• 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.

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.