Workshop Manager

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Job description

Fleet Workshop Manager

Salary: Competitive plus bonus, company car/cash allowance and pension

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Location: Padworth

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• To provide the management leadership and control of the Veolia internal workshop.
  
• Support operational performance by ensuring the availability of legally compliant & safe vehicles.
  
• Managing the servicing schedule for up to 120 vehicles, 3.5t upwards, ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standard for an effective service delivery.
  
• Collating reports on fleet performance, approving quotes for all works carried out and maintaining the business relationship and overall performance of all transport external repairs & suppliers.
  
• Manage a team of up to 20 staff, including skilled fitters, semi skilled fitters, apprentices and fleet administrators.
  
• Liaising with supervisors and department managers on their requirements, providing specialist advice and assistance where required.
  
• Responsible for the cost effective procurement for parts & maintenance of the fleet.
  
• Responsible for planning and organising work for staff.
  
• Improving the efficiency of the fleet, with the view to reduce accidents & costs, whilst improving standards.
  
• Compliance with all Company, Health & Safety policies and procedures; compliance with Legislative requirements as required.
  
• Creating, communicating and training staff on Policies and Procedures, including those covering Health & Safety, within the operational teams.
  

What we're looking for;

• Previous management/supervisory experience - 5 years minimum.
  
• CPC qualification - desirable.
  
• HGV Class 2 licence - desirable.
  
• In depth knowledge of a wide range of vehicles.
  
• An organised individual with people skills and the ability to make decisions.
  
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  
• Stakeholder management.
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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