Area Workshop Manager

Area Workshop Manager
Salary: 48,000 per annum plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance or van and pension
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Croydon
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• 25 days of annual leave
• Choice of company car/car cash allowance or van
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Ensuring all Health and Safety requirements are met in line with company policies, including responsibility for the auditing, supervision and control of subcontractors who work internally on or off site.
• Responsible for the financial P&L's for two workshops (Croydon & Merton) ensuring full cost control at all times.
• Ensuring DVSA compliance standards are maintained at all times and inline with company policy.
• Be responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs to the internal fleet of 250+ vehicles and plant, throughout their economic lifetime, ensuring that agreed levels of vehicle resources are available to all customers.
• Be responsible for providing KPI data to operational and transport managers, and or appointed transport associates within the Veolia network.
• Managing Technicians including performance, productivity and being responsible for quality control and appraisals for all workshop staff including administration and stores.
• Manage an effective procurement and supplier management process for vehicle parts and external repairs, delivering an efficient cost effective fleet solution.
• Holding monthly engagement meetings with Contract/Operations managers producing written minutes and actions.

What we're looking for;

• City & Guilds, HNC or ONC in vehicle maintenance.
• In depth knowledge of a wide range of vehicles and yellow plant.
• Robust knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• A natural leader with a proven track record in successful workshop supervision.
• LGV Licence an advantage - desirable.
• CPC in Road Transport Management (or willing to work towards)
• Experience with managing challenging situations within the workplace, along with holding employee performance review meetings, whilst identifying talent and promoting development of staff.

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.