Workshop Team Leader

Scania Nederland B.V.; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Scania is seeking a skilled individual with leadership experience in the HGV sector to manage workshop operations in Swindon. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining a smooth workflow in the garage. Benefits include a competitive pay structure, comprehensive training, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

In-house training to support career progression

25/28 days holiday increasing with service

Competitive employer pension

Life insurance (4x basic salary)

Discounts on major retail outlets

Annual 'Company Success Payment'

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop environment, specifically with HGVs.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify faults in engines and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and team productivity.
• Diagnose and repair faults including engines and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies.

Skills

People leadership skills

Problem solving

Technical expertise in HGV

Education

Relevant technical qualifications in automotive or mechanical engineering

Job description

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Rate of Pay: £19.58 - £22 per hour (including shift allowance)

Working Hours: Early/Late shift rotation: Week 1 (Monday – Friday 06.00 – 14.30), Week 2 (14.00 – 22.30), plus 1 in 4 Saturdays (06.00 - 12.00) paid at Overtime rate.

• In-house training provided to support career progression.
• 25/28 days holiday which increases with service + public holidays.
• Competitive employer pension.
• Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries.
• 4x basic salary life insurance.
• Eligibility to receive an annual ‘Company Success Payment’.

Scania has an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent people leadership skills within the HGV sector to join our Swindon branch. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of our workshop while overseeing the team, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily running of the workshop in conjunction with Service Reception, prioritising workload to meet customer needs, ensuring a steady flow of work through the workshop.
• Diagnose, analyse, and rectify all types of faults, including engines, gearboxes, retarders, brake systems, pneumatic and electrical components.
• Comply with company Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies, including wearing personal protective equipment and machine guarding.
• Supervise workshop staff, monitor timekeeping and productivity.
• Keep up to date with technical developments concerning products, working methods, and equipment, and inform technicians of these developments.

If you feel you have the expertise for this exciting role, please apply today.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and the company provides an industry-leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package including a pension scheme, life insurance, financial incentive schemes, and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

We invest heavily in colleague development, offering comprehensive training and career progression opportunities both in the UK and globally.

Our culture is strong and supportive, valuing each individual’s contribution. We promote a flexible, inclusive workplace where diversity is a strategic priority. We believe that a diverse team with a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences drives our business forward. We aim to create an environment where all colleagues feel proud and happy to work for us, regardless of their background or identity, fostering an inclusive and family-friendly atmosphere.

Scania is committed to delivering exceptional products and services, and our core values include CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY, and TEAM SPIRIT, which guide all we do.