HGV Workshop Manager

Job description

Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager

Hours: 37.5

Location: Ipswich Depot

A quick look at the role.

Managing the maintenance and repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to 44t Artic Units and trailers.

Your core responsibilities - Lead and manage the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability - Plan and schedule vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements - Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop compliance across all areas - Support and manage workshop employees, including performance, attendance and development - Ensure accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance and repair documentation - Oversee fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems - Build strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance - Deliver excellent workshop performance, productivity and downtime control across the fleet

Our essential requirements - Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent, with strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position - HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred - Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to current legislative and DVSA standards - Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics - Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation and workshop health & safety standards