Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fleet Supervisor to join the team at our Wallasey workshop facility
The role of NWAS Fleet Supervisor is to manage, supervise and control the day-to-day running of the fleet workshop and staff including vehicle technicians, apprentices, fleet drivers and workshop assistants. Workshop loading, workflow and logistic efficiency are also key elements of the role.
The Workshop team throughput and productivity, driven by proactive supervisor engagement is vital to ensure reduced down time on all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) during service, repair and planned maintenance whilst ensure the Trust and DVSAs exacting standards are achieved.
The role also encompasses direct responsibilities for workshop staff training, performance reviews, and compliance with Health and Safety regulations in the workplace.
The successful applicant must hold a recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications. Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management, or evidence of relevant supervisory experience. A full UK driving license is essential for this post along with having full category C1 entitlement.
Main duties of the job
Working in a modern workshop environment, our fleet supervisor's benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst being supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations.
With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.
Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.
Further benefits include enrollment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and much more.
If all of this is of interest, and you wish to learn more, then simply follow our link to the application process.
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 fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
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
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.
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
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.
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).
