Fleet Workshop Supervisor

Fleet Workshop Supervisor

Gloucester, 42 hours per week
Permanent
£45,607 rising to £46,748 per annum after 6 months successful probation (this includes basic and allowances)

About us...

Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 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…

The Fleet Workshop Supervisor role sits within the Fleet Operations team at Ubico. The role is key in effectively supervising and motivating a team of vehicle technicians to deliver outstanding service to internal and external customers. The role is ‘hands on’ and you will be required to undertake periodic inspections, maintenance, repair and testing on a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant including heavy goods and light commercial vehicles to DVSA standards.

We have a great team and this is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us in an exciting future. We want you to demonstrate key strengths in people and workshop supervision, vehicle fault diagnostics, repairs and effective servicing of our fleet. The successful applicant will be a flexible and hard working individual who can positively contribute to the success of our business by consistently delivering high levels of fleet compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will need…

• City and Guilds full craft certificate in HGV Vehicle Mechanics, or equivalent.
  Full valid, UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent) with LGV Category C entitlement.
• Experience of managing or supervising a team.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deal with customers, colleagues, and management in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner.

If you would like further information about this role please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications.

What can we offer you?

• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus BH ‘s after 5 years
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earning
• Enhanced holiday scheme which gives you the option to buy or sell up to 1 weeks annual leave (pro rate for p/t)
• Employee discount scheme via our Unity Rewards app, which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
• Access to a free confidential employee assistance helpline 24/7
• Health and wellbeing support including free eye tests for applicable roles
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Full PPE supplied
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on site parking
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training

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.