Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor - Late Shift
Location: Fleet
Salary: £27.00 per hour

Our client who specialise in waste management, recycling and construction are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to oversee the late shift operation, leading a team of technicians and fitters whilst ensuring maintenance, servicing, and repairs are completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop technicians and fitters during the late shift operation
• Ensure servicing and repairs are completed safely and in line with manufacturer standards
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with risk assessments and PPE requirements
• Assist with vehicle fault diagnosis and roadside repairs where required
• Work closely with the transport team to maximise vehicle availability
• Ensure vehicles are prepared for MOT testing and workshop documentation is completed accurately
• Oversee completion of service inspection sheets, job cards, and workshop records
• Support repairs and maintenance of plant machinery where required
• Assist with the development of apprentices and trainee technicians
• Ensure workshop facilities, equipment, and tools are maintained to a high standard

Requirements

• Previous experience within a commercial vehicle, fleet, plant, or workshop environment
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair processes
• Understanding of Health & Safety, DVSA, and VOSA requirements
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working on Volvo trucks would be advantageous
• Level 3 NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent would be desirable
• IRTEC accreditation would be advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence
• First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications would be advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• £27.00 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 16:30 - 02:00
• Friday finish typically between 20:00 - 21:00 following workshop clean down
• Regular overtime available
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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