Principal Workshop Technician Technical 1A
We are looking to appoint a Principal Workshop Technician. Under the direction of the TEW Workshop Manager, the role is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance workshop.
Location
Transport Engineering Workshops (TEW), Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TX.
Working Hours
37 hour week, three‑shift pattern.
- Week 1: Early pattern – Mon‑Thurs 7am‑3pm, Fri 7am‑2:30pm
- Week 2: Core pattern – Mon‑Thurs 8am‑4pm, Fri 8am‑3:30pm
- Week 3: Late pattern – Mon‑Thurs 11am‑7pm, Fri 11am‑6:30pm
Salary & Benefits
£42,839.00 – £46,142.00 plus 4% inconvenience shift allowance (£44,552.56 – £47,987.68). You will also be contracted to participate in an out‑of‑hours call‑out agreement, receiving an extra payment of approximately 10% of base salary.
- Annual leave: 29 days, rising to 34 days after five years.
- Bank Holiday entitlement: 8 days.
- Cleaner and modern working environment.
- Ongoing training.
- Provision of all relevant personal protective equipment.
- Free, on‑site gym facilities.
- Free, on‑site parking.
- Service‑wide progression opportunities.
- Access to in‑house occupational health facility and various health and well‑being programmes.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing programmes.
- ‘Blue light’ discounts across many retailers.
- Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee).
Responsibilities
- Team supervision and technical support: manage workshop staff time‑keeping, allocate workflow, and provide technical guidance or improvement plans to ensure technicians meet repair schedules.
- Operational efficiency and fleet maintenance: optimise labour and spare appliance use to maintain fire cover, reduce unnecessary crew visits to workshops, update service schedules to meet legislative standards.
- Health, safety and project compliance: enforce safety regulations, update risk assessments, manage equipment repairs within budget, and lead engineering projects with proper documentation.
- Maintain accurate service records and ensure all vehicles are serviced, repaired, and maintained to the highest standards.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Trade qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ equivalents to level 3, National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of repair and maintenance of LGV/PCV, DVSA legislation and standards.
- Supervisory management skills.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Formal professional qualifications in supervisory management.
- LGV driving licence.
- Knowledge of fleet management systems.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates and encourage applications from women and Black and minority ethnic employees, who are currently under‑represented in our service.
WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre‑employment checks, including relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work checks, and will provide two suitable references.
Contact for Questions
Please contact Steven Dawson, Workshop Manager, on 0121 380 7568 or by email at steven.dawson@wmfs.net.
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