Workshop Supervisor - ML056

Job Summary

The Workshop Supervisor reports directly to the Workshop Manager and will be responsible for providing engineering support to his team. This role encompasses all engineering-related duties to ensure the garage operates smoothly and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. They will support their shift engineers and provide guidance in making sound decisions that minimise mechanical lost mileage.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the team planning and prioritising work and delegating tasks.
• Identify and order spare parts, ensuring delegated tasks can be completed.
• Oversee the team to ensure efficient workflow management.
• Oversee the team to ensure quality and high-repair standards.
• Oversee the team to ensure that repair procedures are followed.
• Carry out quality checks and record them in the appropriate location.
• Ensure the team understand technical bulletins and the use of diagnostic equipment.
• Checks and manages workshop equipment and tools in line with repair procedures.
• Oversee the team to ensure engineering hygiene and cleanliness.
• Is the first-line Supervisor between engineers and the Workshop Manager.
• Notify the Workshop Manager of any additional faults or necessary repairs.
• Escalate technical issues to the workshop manager as appropriate.
• Promotes and supervises SHEQ.
• Completes all paperwork/Digital content in line with legal requirements.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as required.
• Foster productive working relationships with our customers.
• Be prepared to take hands-on approach when required.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant trade discipline.
• Understanding of O Licence requirement.
• Experience of mandatory, legal paperwork associated with bus operations in the London environment.

Competencies & Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate credibility to build professional relationships with their team and managers.
• Discreet when managing confidential matters.
• Able to build lasting relationships with internal customers.
• An understanding/appreciation of the service requirements and the management of day-to-day operational issues.
• Must be a team player and willing to develop others to increase team and individual performance.

Hours of work

40 hours per week, 7-4-7-3 shift pattern.

How to apply

Please forward your CV as an attachment, along with the above quoted Reference No & JOB TITLE , to be considered for the role.

Unfortunately, we cannot review your application without these details.

Thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

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