Workshop Manager

Salary: £52,000 approx per annum plus performance bonus, company van or car/car cash allowance, private medical cover, pension and many other Veolia benefits.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Bromley and Dover

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 van, car or car cash allowance
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow 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 (Bromley & Dover) 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 100+ 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're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.