Workshops Supervisor

As part of the EEAST Fleet and Workshops transformation plan, we are recruiting another workshops supervisor for the Essex region (Based at either Southend or Chelmsford).

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and cost effective running of 2 of the Trusts busiest Workshops, keeping lost unit hours due to vehicle failure, to a minimum.

Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

- Generous NHS Pension Scheme - with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months.
- Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent.
- Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations.
- Paid sick leave (based upon length of service).
- Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task.
- Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
- 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services
- Responsible for the efficient and cost effective running of 2 of the Trusts busiest Workshops, keeping lost unit hours due to vehicle failure, to a minimum.
- Supervision of Workshop Technicians working on site to ensure the best use of resources, adherence to safe working practices and delivery of high quality workmanship.To monitor and develop new working practices as may be required to improve efficiency and effectiveness of working resources

The Fleet Department is responsible for the design, testing and evaluation of operational vehicles, their procurement and issue to A&E Operations, the in-life compliance, service planning and up-time management (operational life) of the vehicle, and the final decommissioning and disposal at the end of their life. It is also responsible for all ordering of lease vehicles to support functions, including business lease cars.
1. Supervision / Leadership
- Ensure that regular monitoring and checks are carried out to maintain a high quality of repairs and servicing and report any concerns to the workshops Manager.
- To substitute/support Workshop Supervisors in other areas/localities
- To provide first line supervision / leadership of the Workshop teams.
- Ensure regular communication to Technicians concerning quality issues and individual performance and participate in the Trust’s IPR programme, as appraiser/appraisee.
- Provide leadership to promote Trust initiatives and stimulate the necessary sense of urgency and flexibility to keep vehicle lost unit hours to a minimum.
- Identify training and support required for Vehicle Technicians ensuring ongoing continuous professional development is planned and delivered in keeping with operational and legislative requirements.
- Provide a focal point for Workshops staff in all matters relating to department performance, Health & Safety, discipline and grievances etc