The City of York Council’s Fleet team have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor to join a strong team in a great working environment with an excellent work life balance.
CYC Fleet Services are an ambitious service that support several services across the city. This is a excellent opportunity to join a successful team always striving for improvements and to provide a reliable service.
The successful applicant will be working in a modern heated workshop with both fixed and column vehicle lifts as well as modern tooling and diagnostic equipment.
As a Workshop Engineer you will carry out service, inspections, repairs, modifications and fabrication to vehicles, plant and equipment.
Main duties include:
Carry out HGV MOT inspections and preparations.
Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
Carry out routine inspections, routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
Complete technical training when required.
Complete all relevant & required documentation.
Ensure a safe, clean and efficient workshop is always maintained.
Quality controlling
Supervsion of workshop mechanics, apprentices and labourer
Customer care and communication
The role will encompass working as part of and leading a team, also on own initiative. HGV license and class 4 & 7 MOT tester desirable but not essential.
Week 1
Monday - Thursday 06:00 – 15:30, Friday 06:00 – 10:00
Week 2
Monday – Thursday 09:30 – 18:00, Friday 08:00 – 16:30
A contractual requirement to be part of a stand-by rota 1 in 7 weeks. Vehicle and equipment provided.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ian Hoult (Head of Fleet and Operations) ian.hoult@york.gov.uk or on 07923 206042.
Closing date: Sunday 2 March 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 10 March 2025
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