Workshop Manager

We are looking to offer a Workshop Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Service & Compliance Management team based in Pontypridd.
As a Workshop Manager you will be a part of our commitment to deliver what we promise for our clients, within the leading essential infrastructure services provider operating within the UK & Ireland.
Does this sound like a role for you? Read more…
About M Group Services Plant and Fleet and your team
With 8 depots across the UK, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions provide innovative plant and fleet asset management solutions across M Group Services. We provide our business with more than 9,000 vehicles and over 25,000 owned or externally hired plant assets.
Our team has grown rapidly and we are responsible for the supply and management of specialist equipment and vehicles, supplying the Water, Energy, Transport, Data and Telecommunication sectors.
Who you are?
You will effectively manage the M Group Services Service Maintenance & Repair (SMR) supply chain, including main dealers, parts suppliers, and external service providers locally. As well as, cost control and management of external supply chain in respect of SMR supply.
You will also work closely with the Compliance Service Centre to achieve 100% compliance with effective planning of activities.
Do you like a challenge, are keen to develop your skills and enjoy finding solutions?
If you want to make a difference working with a supportive team environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
As the Workshop Manager, you’ll get the opportunity to:
Ensure that the provision of maintenance is kept within the set budgets and targets. Actively contribute to cost control measures balanced against ensuring that repairs are to a high standard and meet all current regulations and SHEQ standards.
Recognise that vehicle / plant downtime is a cost to the business and effective VOR management is vital to the success of the business. Reports daily / weekly on VOR and communicate as required to all departments. Manage the” Loss of Use” process to ensure that all potential costs are claimed back
Actively engage with your workforce, demonstrate strong leadership through your own actions and behaviours.
Ensure that all Vehicles, Plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards. Both mechanically and visually with a “right first time” attitude for your workshop catchment area.
Ensure that all service and inspection documentation is completed to the correct standard without deviation.
Instil a “Safety first” culture, challenge all unsafe behaviour and document as required.
Report monthly on all spending activity.What you’ll bring?
Technically qualified in either plan or fleet.
Previous line management experience in a workshop/maintenance background.
Can work on own initiative.
Good communication & Leadership Skills.
Good decision maker based on balancing Cost – Quality – Asset availability.
Good IT skills anduse of Microsoft office.
Good analytical and RCA Skills.
Good Legal understanding of Vehicle maintenance.
Demonstrate understanding of H&S and site DRP responsibilities.
Be a Good cross functional manager and understand the needs of Internal customers.What’s in it for you?
25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Contributory Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
Private health careOur Vision and Values
Our vision is to be the leading service provider for essential infrastructure in the UK and Ireland.
The core values for our sustainable growth are:
People – engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow
Safety – putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first
Delivery – helping deliver our clients’ business needs
Integrity – behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work.
About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued