Fleet Workshop And Maintenance Manager

Fleet Workshop and Maintenance ManagerCheltenhamGBP44,428 pa - raising to GBP45,441 pa (after satisfactory first 6 months) plus car allowance payments37 hours per week33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, rises up to 38 days after 5 years servicePermanent Position

We're a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it's important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time.

Ubico employs over 700 staff and operates 900 vehicles and plant over 1200 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you'll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico 'family'. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

About the role

We are looking for an inspirational individual with unyielding commitment for success to maintain and develop all aspects of the Fleet Workshops and the maintenance side of our vehicle and plant fleet. This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Manager with the skill and ability to continually improve our effective and efficient Fleet Workshop performance. We want you to demonstrate key strengths in people management, delivering on objectives and providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

You will need to have excellent communication, planning, people and organisational skills, be commercially and industry aware to maximise opportunities for efficiencies and have a strong success record in delivering results. By supporting the Head of Fleet Operations in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) of the Fleet service and achieve full vehicle compliance and availability to successfully support the needs and efficiency of Ubico's front line services at all times.

You will need

• Full, valid, UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent) with own vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of best practice in Fleet Workshop management.
• Experience in the management of people.
• Experience of driving productivity in a workshop or similar environment.
• To communicate clearly and effectively, a good listener and presenter with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete documents legibly and accurately.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with some experience of using bespoke computer systems.

For further information please download the job description and person specification.

What can we offer you?

• A great team spirit
• Full PPE supplied
• Opportunities for progression
• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 years
• Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
• Access to health and wellbeing support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings.

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.