Job summary
SUPERVISOR AT BURY WORKSHOP - North West Ambulance Service.
NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforce reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
An opportunity has arisen for two permanent Workshop Supervisors to work as part of the Fleet Maintenance Department for the North West Ambulance Service and will be based at Bury Workshop. We have two vacancies within the Greater Manchester area.
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor salary per annum, the hours are 37.5 per week. Band 6 within a salary range of £35392 to £37350 per annum + Unsocial Hours Payment + On Call allowance.
The weekly hours are 37.5 Hours per week split over a shift system.
The shift system is set out on a two shift pattern to cover seven days per week, working within the hours of (7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and 7:00am to 6:00pm Sat). You will not work more than four days in any given week unless you work voluntary overtime
NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all under represented groups to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in the maintenance of the Trust's fleet of ambulances, operational vehicles and the work is wide and varied.
- City and guilds Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or NVQ level 3
- Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management or evidence of relevant supervisory experience
- Driving Licence C1 + D1 Desirable guidance
- European Computer Driver Licence (ECDL)
- Analytical, judgemental and problem solving skills.
- Excellent administrative, communicative, motivation and leadership skills
- Comprehensive Technical, Legislative and Health and Safety knowledge
- Ability to have a flexible approach and be able to work on own initiative.
- Work in partnership with individuals, group's communities and agencies.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Have flexibility in working location and area of responsibility.
- Customer service skills
- Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills
- Minimum 3 years' experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops.
- Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management.
- Workshop knowledge in vehicle design/ structure and components.
- Thorough knowledge of health safety and risk regulations relating to vehicles, equipment, workshop and safe working practice.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Steve Tingle Area Service Manager for Greater Manchester.
Assessment date 18/09/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Steve Tingle Area Service Manager for Greater Manchester.
Assessment date 18/09/2023
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent, such as City and Guilds.
- Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management or evidence of relevant supervisory experience.
- Full Driving Licence, C1 + D1 or working towards.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Analytical, judgemental and problem-solving skills.
- Administrative and IT skills.
- Comprehensive technical, Health and Safety and Legislative knowledge.
- Ability to have a flexible approach and able to work on own initiative.
- Work in partnership with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner.
- Strong management, motivational and leadership skills.
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times.
- Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols.
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to work in locations as and when required.
- Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Motor Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment.
- Thorough knowledge of health safety and risk regulations relating to vehicles, equipment's, workshop and safe working practice.
- Experience in supervision, leadership and managing a team.
Desirable
- Experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops.
- Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and highly motivated.
- Project a professional image.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent, such as City and Guilds.
- Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management or evidence of relevant supervisory experience.
- Full Driving Licence, C1 + D1 or working towards.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Analytical, judgemental and problem-solving skills.
- Administrative and IT skills.
- Comprehensive technical, Health and Safety and Legislative knowledge.
- Ability to have a flexible approach and able to work on own initiative.
- Work in partnership with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner.
- Strong management, motivational and leadership skills.
- Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times.
- Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols.
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to work in locations as and when required.
- Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Motor Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment.
- Thorough knowledge of health safety and risk regulations relating to vehicles, equipment's, workshop and safe working practice.
- Experience in supervision, leadership and managing a team.
Desirable
- Experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops.
- Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and highly motivated.
- Project a professional image.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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