HEAD MECHANIC/WORKSHOP MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced mechanic to manage our workshop and our fleet of vehicles and plant. The Workshop Manager will play a key role in ensuring our fleet operates smoothly and contributes to the overall success of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

· Manage and oversee the daily operations of the workshop.

· Managing repairs and maintenance of our fleet including HGVs, Valtra Forestry Tractors, whole tree chippers, excavators with tree Shears, Timberwolf Chippers, Specialist arboricultural vehicles, MEWPs and specialist recycling equipment.

· Perform hands-on day to day vehicle and plant repairs.

· Keeping comprehensive service/repair records

· Supervise workshop trainee and provide guidance and support.

· Tracking faults and breakdowns and monitoring vehicle/plant performance and implementing improvements.

· Managing servicing and vehicle MOT’s

· Working with operational team to prioritise and schedule work orders.

· Organising repairs and servicing of chainsaws and other smaller arboricultural equipment

· Maintain inventory of parts, workshop supplies and equipment

· Ensuring PUWER and LOLER checks, and other compliance checks are completed in a timely fashion.

· Ensuring the workshop operates in line with our safe systems of work, and all legislative and H&S processes are followed.

· Out of hours and weekend work is required on occasions.

Must Demonstrate the Following Competencies:

· You are an excellent multi – tasker and thrive on being busy. We have an ever-changing workload, and you are there to maximise the productivity and efficiency of the workshop team.

· 10 Years plus as a mechanic, with experience of workshop management and extensive knowledge of vehicle, machinery, and equipment maintenance including HGV’s.

· Technical/professional qualifications are advantageous.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Effective communication and leadership abilities

· Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

· Commitment to safety and compliance

· Full training will be provided.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package including:

· Competitive wages with over time available

· Excellent Training package

· 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

Please send a CV using the contact form or send an email selling yourself to [email protected]

Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person