We are looking to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager to manage our busy Transport Workshop, based at the Engineering Centre, Vesty Road, Bootle, Merseyside. The role entails overall responsibility for the operation of the Workshop facility.
Key duties include; authorising repairs, servicing and modification tasks. Other duties include, advising in relation to the safe stowage of vehicles, setting service schedules, and ensuring all vehicles are repaired in accordance with current legislation and operating procedures.
Furthermore, there is a requirement to manage the maintenance of all vehicle records and documentation, undertake investigations on any health and safety matters and liaise with manufactures and suppliers regarding led times for spare parts.
Candidates must be fully qualified Vehicle Fitters and ideally be members of a professional transport body and have substantial experience of working in a motor transport workshop. The ability to manage and lead staff and a knowledge of Health and Safety in the transport field are also crucial.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to use initiative, meet and set agreed timescales and good ICT skills are essential.
Please note due to the operational requirements of the role, there is an expectation that the post-holder will work flexibly to meet these requirements. There is also a requirement to be part of a 24-hour callout rota for which there is an allowance of £250.00 per month.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35-hour working week (full time roles).
- Flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month
- 23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service), plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
- Access to a free gym
- Free, secure parking and access to a staff canteen
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10 December 2024
Interviews: Thursday 19 December 2024