Workshop Manager

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!