Workshop Support Operative

TN United Kingdom; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Support Operative in Shepton Mallet. This role involves managing workshop operations, ensuring safety, and supporting the Fleet Workshop team in achieving targets. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career development, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence and a passion for vehicle systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retail discounts with Hapi

Wellbeing Support

Career development opportunities

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Industry-leading qualifications

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with vehicle work and defect rectification.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop staff by managing job paperwork and ensuring best practices.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

Current DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Defect rectification experience

Knowledge of vehicle systems

Counterbalance forklift licence

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Workshop Support Operative, Shepton Mallet

Client: Gregory Group

Location: Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Workshop Support Operative

Location: Shepton Mallet

Do you have a UK Class 1 (CE) Licence?

The position of Workshop Support Operative involves:

• Booking out time for each job that is carried out and providing relevant paperwork to Workshop Controllers.
• Ensuring best practices in component replacement, repair duration, and documentation completion.
• Supporting and assisting the Fleet Workshop office staff to meet and surpass targets.
• Managing loaded brake tests, including vehicle trailer collections, facilitating loading, and completing brake tests (training provided).
• Carrying out minor defect repairs and component replacements.
• Organising workshop parking for safe operational areas.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workplace environment.
• Following health and safety policies diligently, as safety is paramount in this role.

Essential skills required for Workshop Support Operative:

• UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Hands-on experience with defect rectification, vehicle work, and knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Counterbalance forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work to deadlines and independently.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Basic salary: £36,000 per annum, based on 45 hours/week. Overtime paid at x1.5, approximately £23.54/hour.
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:30.
• Overtime available and paid hourly.
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunities for career development within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and benefits.
• Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Industry-leading qualifications*