Workshop Manager

About the job

Job Title: Workshop Manager

Location: March

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full Time, Permanent. Hours - Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 18.00

Permission to work in the UK (required)

About us:

Knowles Transport are trusted by some of the biggest and well-known businesses in the country to offer a broad range of warehousing and distribution services. We provide the infrastructure and scalability of a multi-national third-party logistics company combined with the flexibility, agility and dedication to customer care of a family-run business.

The Main Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for the effective management, procurement, maintenance and strategy of the Knowles Transport fleet. Day to Day management of the engineering team within the Fleet department

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 year experience or qualification in motor mechanics such as City & Guilds Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or a BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair and Technology
• Management & Leadership qualification such as CMI or BTEC in Management or Relevant proven experience of leading and managing a team of Vehicle Mechanics
• Excellent knowledge of LGV Vehicle technology and a strong interest in motor vehicles
• Good verbal communication skills and excellent customer skills
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
• Experience working with trailers, hydraulic systems and electrical systems
• Methodical, organised and able to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to advise internal customers about technical issues
• Good PC Skills, ability to use Microsoft Office packages
• Must have own transport and full LGV UK driving licence

 Desirable Skills / Experience:

Repair and maintain different types of vehicles, such as lorries, trailers, vans, cars, fork-lift trucks They perform restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, engine, air conditioning, security features, fuel pump, etc.

Performing the following tasks:

• Inspect vehicles to MOT standard
• Diagnose faults and rectify all types of faults
• Service and repair vehicles or components using appropriate equipment and tools in a safe and economical manner
• Maintain current product knowledge and attend training courses as required
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Carry out roadside assistance
• Complete all paperwork as necessary
• Ensure all aspects of H&S working practices are adhered to
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Day to Day management of the Fleet Mechanical team including organisation of workload of planned maintenance and reactive maintenance, Training and Development of the team, Recruitment and Selection of the right skills within the team, Succession Planning and Performance & Absence management.
• Day to Day communication of the planned maintenance within morning meetings. Regular updates to the Operations Director and Transport Managers of any re-active maintenance updates

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job title of; Service Technician Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Machine Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Supervisor, Workshop Manager, Service Engineering Manager, Engineer, Refurbishment Engineer, Farm Equipment Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Machine Maintenance Manager may also be considered for this role.