Responsibilities:
* To carry out workshop and vendor audits
* Carry out a comprehensive R&R of regional maintenance locations
* Provide technical support & advice to Operations Manager & WSM.
* Carry out customer visits where required
* Carry out Quality re-inspections at customer sites where required
* To ensure all branches tooling registers are maintained monthly
* To ensure all workshop tool calibration / load tests are in compliance
* To deliver ALL EHS training and ensure all technicians are compliant
* Support WSL in setting maintenance policy & process
* Support WSL in identifying and implementing technician training with main manufacturer’s
* Regional ownership of Matrix – training support, issue resolution and compliance
* Work with WSL to deliver all maintenance projects
* To support recruitment of all workshop personnel, also attend interviews
* To ensure that TIP apprentices are developed in line with learning and business requirements
* To ensure adequate part stock levels are monitored and maintained
* To seek and implement cost saving & productivity initiatives
* Manage external supplier relationships
* Reduce vendors supplying own parts and inflated margins
* Ensure we have Vendor SLA’s signed and Insurance documentation is in place
* Support Ops / Sales teams on vendor issues.
* Vendor labour rate negotiation & communication of company policy.
* Consolidation vendors where it makes sense by region or area.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Previously experience at Regional Fleet Engineer management level or above
* Documented level of technical expertise and health & safety management
* Proven motivational skills and ability to energise people
* Recognized experience of managing multi-site, multi-team locations
* Excellent communicator with strong facilitation / negotiation skills
* IT literate and competency to analyse maintenance data
* Strong drive and commitment to achieving customer satisfaction
* Organisational ability and be able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Self motivated, able to work autonomously and have a ‘can do’ attitude
* Due to travel requirements, be currently living in the Southern Region
Benefits we offer:
* Company pension – 4% employer/4% employee contribution
* Private healthcare – with opportunity to upgrade to include immediate family
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus opportunity to buy up to 4 days or sell up to 5 days.
* Life assurance – 3 x salary
* GIP (Group Income Protection)
* Annual employee wellbeing payment.
* Long service and success awards and recognition
* Many training & development opportunities.
* Xmas vouchers
* Employee assistance program via Health Assured.
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