Job reference 338134
Workshop Manager
From £48,955 with annual bonus potential, company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates, generous annual leave offering of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service. Permanent, full time. F&M SC Chelmsford.
About the Role
You will be critical to ensuring the delivery of Fleet performance and for meeting the requirements of the Operator in the most efficient and cost‑effective way.
You will also:
- Be accountable for compliance to both legal and RM safety policies and meeting safety targets as well as delivering maintenance services and for optimising cost performance & forecasting through the use of resource planning and booking tools.
- Be responsible for optimising the efficiency of Fleet Workshops to meet industry standard performance levels and the deployment of all changes relating to Fleet Workshops.
- Ensure effective engagement, communication and coaching to support and develop the Fleet Workshop team.
- Be accountable for the achievement of all agreed targets, including internal Customer targets with SLAs through the use of effective performance management techniques.
- Actively deploy, manage and support the maintenance of ISO 9001 quality standard within Fleet Workshops and support continuous improvement activity within the Workshops.
- Effectively manage the local IR interface, working collaboratively with union colleagues to deliver change.
You will also be responsible for any mobile sites and sub‑locations under the control of the Workshop and/or Cluster.
About You
For this role you need to be fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3) in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification. You are an established team leader with relevant industry knowledge and experience of dispersed maintenance operations.
You are also able to:
- Effectively manage and build relations with stakeholders.
- Influence and deliver results through people.
- Manage and build relations with Trade Union partners.
- Lead, develop and coach to drive performance improvement.
- All Workshop Manager roles require a high degree of flexibility to ensure effective cover across multiple shift operations and the successful candidate may be required to travel to other sites within your area of responsibility.
Extra Benefits
Family friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
Supportive and generous company sick pay.
Funded Dental – As a manager you are eligible to a level of employer funded dental insurance*.
Health Assessment – As a manager you are eligible to an employer funded health assessment every 2 years*.
Benefits Account – You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+ platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Your Wellbeing – you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
*Available only to permanent employees
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