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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Neighbourhood Services - Fleet
Garage Supervisor
37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm, Friday, 8am - 3.30pm)
Permanent
£37,853 - £41,383 / £19.62 - £21.45 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking for a Garage Supervisor to join our small garage team and are seeking applications from suitably qualified or experienced persons.
As Garage Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, development, and cost-effective operation of the repair depot. You will support and assist in the development and implementation of the strategy for Vehicle Maintenance services as part of Fleet Services. The garage looks after all Orkney Islands Council vehicles, and you will be required to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with all other service areas that use and operate Council vehicles.
Responsible for a small team of Garage Mechanics, you will provide them with advice, guidance, and support in resolving technical issues and problem-solving, ensuring that the optimal repair or part replacement decision is taken to maximize value for money.
You should have significant experience in working in a workshop environment, along with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of carrying out safety inspections on HGVs, plant, auto electrics, diagnostics, hydraulics, municipal vehicles, and fabrication. A thorough understanding of Health and Safety requirements in this type of environment is also required.
You should hold a time-served qualified and certified mechanical engineering qualification from a recognized body, such as City and Guilds or other relevant body. In addition, you should hold a full driving license to drive vehicles in the UK under categories CE, C, C1, and C1E (previously Class 1 and 2 HGV license).
A Drivers CPC and/or certificate of Professional Competence in Transport Management would also be highly desirable.
You will be based at the Council Depot at Hatston, Kirkwall, but travel may be required to other depots or operational locations as needed.
This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lorna Richardson on 01856 873535 or by email: lorna.richardson@orkney.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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