Fleet Workshop Manager
Job Description
Job summary
The Fleet Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the ambulance Trust's fleet, ensuring all vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for emergency response. This role involves managing a team of supervisors, administrators, vehicle technician engineers, and the parts department to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Management:
- Supervise and provide leadership to two supervisors, two administrators, 14 vehicle technician engineers, and the parts department.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching to staff.
Workshop Operations:
- Oversee the scheduling and allocation of work to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Monitor and manage the workflow to maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
Fleet Maintenance:
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure the fleet is always ready for emergency response.
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, MDVS (Medical Device Vehicle Standards), and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
Budget and Cost Control:
- Manage the workshop budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Monitor and control expenses related to labor, parts, and equipment.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Customer Service:
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure high levels of service satisfaction
About us
Benefits we offer:
- Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us.
- Enrolment into a Pension Scheme.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff networking and support groups.
In South Central Fleet Services, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a 'just and learning culture'.
Job responsibilities
The Fleet Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the ambulance Trust's fleet, ensuring all vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for emergency response. This role involves managing a team of supervisors, administrators, vehicle technician engineers, and the parts department to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Person Specification
Role Requirement
Essential
- Extensive management and leadership experience in related field
- Recognised Professional Qualification
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair procedures,
Desirable
- Experience of the emergency services sector
- Proficiency in using workshop management software and tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Central Fleet Services Ltd
Address
Nursling Fleet Workshop
Unit 8a, Nursling Industrial Estate, Oriana way, Nursling
Southampton
SO16 0YU
