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We are currently recruiting a Workshop Service Manager based at our depot in Leeds reporting to the Depot Manager.

As Workshop Service Manager you will be responsible to run and maintain the smooth operation of local engineering activities and fleet assets in accordance with company standards.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, Company Van, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Auto enrolment pension scheme & Lifestyle Benefits Discount on Selected High Street Stores

Responsibilities include:

Deliver equipment availability and reliability performance at optimal cost through effective management.

Be an ambassador for and ensure compliance of Quality, Health & Safety standards and policies.

Ensure continuous improvement in all engineering standards by mentoring engineering staff, including apprentices.

Drive up engineering quality standards and trends across your area of influence and responsibility.

Support engineering staff on technical matters to achieve all time bound objectives and quality standards.

Have input into preparation and delivery of engineering policies and procedures.

React to engineering incidents or issues that may arise within areas of responsibility.

Liaise closely with senior management on reducing and saving costs with external parts and service providers when required.

Interpret data and report on corrective actions to address underperformance or non-compliance.

Ensure that all workshop staff are motivated and developed to achieve Depot and Company targets.

Identify training development, tool and equipment needs of depot engineering personnel.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Provide leadership and ensure compliance with QHSE requirements and legislation.
Able to balance short- and long-term goals, is motivated to hit performance targets and assigns clear levels of responsibility.
The ability to rise to a challenge or change, resolve conflict and find a successful way forward.
The ability to use technical knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and respect of others.
The ability to set team goals and objectives to work to an agreed pattern of output and to prioritise tasks and activities.
The ability to work in such a way that maintains and improves business processes and structure.
IPAF Operator Licence (desirable)
NQV2 within an engineering capacity or equivalent
Able to assess the technical capability of engineering staff.
Use all equipment, tools and PPE as prescribed in a safe and proper manner.
Ability to communicate with internal or external customers to resolve issues or queries satisfactorily.

In return you will receive:

Competitive Salary
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Company Van
Life Assurance
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
Lifestyle Benefits discount on Selected high street stores

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.

Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.

We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our Your Safety, Our Priority programme.

Benefits: £33,750 - £38,000 plus great benefit