Workshop Supervisor

Job Description

VelocityUK are urgently recruiting for an experienced Workshop Supervisor for their machine build, repair and servicing workshop:The RoleThrough the supervision and deployment of Workshop Technicians ensure the timely maintenance and/or refurbishment of Company and client machines; build new machines, plan, co-ordinate and supervise the daily running of the workshop facility and maintenanceof Velocity site.Work alongside Fleet Manager and Production Operations Manager to co-ordinate business requirements on a daily/weekly basis.Responsibilities

• Your main responsibility will be to ensure the safe and efficient running of the workshop
• You will manage, supervise and motivate a team of Fitters & Technicians
• You will delegate duties and responsibilities appropriately to electrical, mechanical, fabrication, fleet maintenance and Stores personnel.
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed by Workshop personnel (both on and off site), and by any visitors within the workshop facility/yards
• Manage the servicing, maintenance and repair of Velocity machines (Velocity & client owned both UK and overseas) to reduce machine downtime and minimise cost ensuing sufficient out of hours cover is available
• Achieve cost savings where possible without delaying delivery and reducing quality
• Ensure the use of the workshop resources is cost effective
• Making sure that works are completed on time and are of good quality
• Monitoring of supplier effectiveness
• Setting and monitoring the quality standards
• Ensure all systems and procedures are followed
• Co-ordination of machine production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
• Forward planning and recruitment of additional personnel through busy periods
• Development of staff and continual improvement of workshop processes
• Investigation of incidents and accidents
• Review workshop time sheets and clocking in cards for completeness and accuracy
• Carrying out audits on workshop personnel, processes and procedures
• Ensuring site remains clean, tidy and organised
• Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of workshop equipment
• Undertake other additional duties as may be reasonably necessary related to the role.

Attributes

• Must be hands on and able to communicate and listen to shop floor
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage several priorities at a time
• Must be able to work on own initiative and meet deadlines set by Line Manager
• Dynamic approach to challenges and deadlines
• Good time management
• Motivated and flexible approach to the role

• Good communication & negotiation skills especially in relation to managing breakdowns and sourcing of parts

• Good verbal and written skills
• Good team working skills

Skills and Experience Required

• Time served mechanical or electrical fitter or equivalent
• Experience in a similar supervisory role
• Strong and motivational leader able to make decisions and deputise for line manager
• Experience assembling and maintaining machinery
• A good understanding of workshop machinery and statutory requirements for site and equipment maintenance
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Ability to carry out risk assessments
• Awareness of quality management and consistency of products and services
• Awareness of Lean manufacturing principals advantageous
• Experienced in preventative and corrective maintenance
• A general knowledge of stores, fabrication, painting, mechanical and electrical assembly and commissioning of machinery
• A strong working knowledge of Velocity Patching Machinery or similar plant or equipment
• Experience working on small diesel and petrol engines, High Volume Blowers, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems and pressure vessels and Heavy goods vehicles.
• Able to read and understand technical reports, technical Instructions and Engineering drawings
• Ability to work alongside shopfloor and office staff
• Full UK Driving licence

• Familiar with plant and machinery being used on public highways

• Proficient in use of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Access