Workshop Manager
Airdrie
Salary Between £45,000 & £55,000 Per Annum
Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the workshop. To plan and load the workshop staff available to achieve maximum productivity. To ensure heavy goods trailers of the Rental Fleet and its customers' own trailers are maintained and repaired to a measured quality standard at both branch/workshops, on the roadside or at the customer's own premises.
Responsibilities:
Maintain good workshop loading and prioritise repairs in line with the customer's and/or our business demands
Minimise trailer downtime by identifying the most economical repair method
Ensure all inspections, services and repairs are carried out in the workshop, on the roadside or at customer's own premises to a high maintenance standard within the company guidelines and to conform with all current mandatory & EHS (environmental health & safety) legislation
Manage all workshop systems and processes as required
Encourage good workshop practices to ensure a safe, tidy, hazard-free working environment and ensure compliance with the Company's EHS policy, procedures and legislation
Qualifications/Requirements:
Previous experience of workshop management is an advantage for this position
Must be "time served" technician or possess City & Guilds 1,2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent qualifications & experience and have a technical background/experience in trailer repairs
Have a customer and team centric mindset and high level of professionalism
Experience of managing a team is a distinct advantage
Self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and good communication skills
Good organization skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously
Confidence to pushback and question
Analytical and numerical approach to interpreting data is an advantage
Computer literate
Proven admin skills
Full and valid driving licence.
Benefits we offer
Company pension
Private healthcare
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous referral programme
Life assurance
And many more!