Workshop Team Leader- URGENT REQUIREMENT

Class 1 personnel Ltd are looking to recruit a Workshop Team Leader for one of our clients.

The role will be based at Elmbridge and will be tasked to remote manage other locations.
Main Purpose
·         To repair all types of plant and equipment when required
·         To cost effectively maintain and repair all required vehicles and equipment
·         To work safely both individually or with others
 
Size and scope: The company comprises 4 depots with a fleet of approximately 150 waste collection and street cleansing vehicles.  There are 3 account workshops that employ a team of 9 fitters who are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of these vehicles.
 
This position will primarily be based out of the Elmbridge Depot/Workshop, but is not limited to this location.  The successful applicant will be expected to travel to, and work from, different depots/workshops as part of their normal duties.  Transportation will be provided in these instances.
 
Responsibilities
·         A cost effective repair is carried out within budget
·         To ensure that all documentation, Work Orders, service sheets are completed and returned to the workshop office for approval, signature and filing
·         To ensure that all tooling and equipment used complies with current legislation and certification
·         Maintenance of a tidy bench and working area
·         All aspects of health and Safety are adhered to
·         The QA policy is understood
·         First time repair of vehicles and equipment
·         Up to date competency for the repair of vehicles
·         None conformances at QA audits
·         To be a qualified fitter
·         Experience repairing a wide variety of plant and equipment
·         Diagnostic ability to identify problems, find solutions and repair detected defects when required
 
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
·         Safety Boots
·         Overalls
·         Reflective Jackets and trousers
·         Safety Helmet
·         Goggles

Role Specific Responsibilities
·                   Carry out repairs to a safe and compliant standard
·                   Complete compliance documents as required
·                   Keep workshop clean and tidy at all times whilst working
·                   Move vehicles to and from 3rd party repair centres
·                   Communicate with individuals at all levels (drivers, managers, compliance experts etc.)
·                   Fault finding and root cause analysis
·                   Liaise with parts suppliers as appropriate
Relationships
External

• Liaise with external representatives

 
Internal
·         Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor

• Liaise with internal representatives

Reporting to: Workshop Team Leader
Number of direct reports: 0
 
Person Requirements
Professional Profile
Qualifications
·         Educated to City and Guilds or NVQ levels as appropriate
·         To be trained to City and Guilds or NVQ level in the repair of vehicles and equipment
 
 
Personal Profile
Behavioural competencies
·         Team player
·         Able to work on own initiative
·         Tidy and organised
 
Technical competencies
·         Manual Handling
·         COSSH
·         Environmental awareness Tool Box talk
·         IOSH working safely
·         Personal track safety AC (PTS AC)
·         Abrasive wheels
 
Role specific requirements
·         Hold a valid HGV License (Category C as a minimum)
·         Able to work alone
·         Good comunication skills
·         Able to attend roadside breakdowns is desirable
·         Good use of initiative
·         Good understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment
·         COSHH Awareness
·         Good standard of Maths & English to GCSE pass rate

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