Workshop Supervisor - Waste Recycling Vehicles

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Workshop Supervisor to manage daily activities, oversee staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have experience with Refuse Collection Vehicles and strong diagnostic skills. This permanent position offers a salary from £45k to £50k, along with flexible working hours and benefits such as healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension / Health Care Schemes

Life Insurance

Training / Development

Qualifications

• Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles or similar equipment maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan daily workshop activities and staff development.
• Oversee job progress, service sheet sign off, and real time invoicing.
• Inspect and repair chassis and specialist equipment.

Skills

Time-served experience in Refuse Collection Vehicles

Strong diagnostic skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Knowledge of ISO9001/14001

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.