Workshop Manager

Veolia UK

. Promote a safety culture and lead by example .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMorden • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £51,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing safety culture, compliance with statutory regulations, and operational efficiency in vehicle maintenance and repairs. Proven ability to lead teams, address customer inquiries, and achieve performance targets while ensuring quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HGV NVQ Level 3 Vehicle MaintenanceLGV Category C or C+E LicenceKnowledge of MOT RegulationsLeadership ExperienceIT Skills

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Hard Skills

Welding SkillsElectrical KnowledgePlant/RCV ExperiencePerformance EvaluationRisk AssessmentEquipment MaintenanceProcess ImprovementHealth and Safety MonitoringIncident ReportingPermit Issuance

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingAbility to Work Under PressureConstructive FeedbackTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Forklift (Counterbalance) LicenceIrtec Technician Licence

Certifications & Qualifications

City & GuildsLevel 3 Leadership & Management

Industry Keywords

Safety CultureFleet ComplianceService LevelsKPI DeliveryStatutory RegulationsLOLERPUWEROperational TargetsAsset AvailabilityCustomer Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote a safety culture and lead by example
Deliver KPIs covering Risk and Assurance, Fleet Compliance, and Service Levels
Manage on-site contractors and issue permits in accordance with company procedures
Manage workshop technicians and support staff
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
Identify training needs and facilitate skills development
Act as primary point of contact for key customers
Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly
Monitor timely delivery of products and services
Maintain quality standards and achieve customer expectations
Achieve operational targets for risk, asset availability, reliability, and costs
Report and address safety and environmental concerns
Support budget planning and CAPEX specification with technical information
Monitor equipment performance and improve process and equipment reliability
Ensure equipment servicing and maintenance comply with LOLER, PUWER, statutory regulations, and manufacturer recommendations
Complete health and safety monitoring, inspections, and incident reporting
Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans
Plan maintenance priorities and procurement of parts and equipment
Manage preparation and review of work instructions and risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

City & Guilds, or HGV NVQ level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs
LGV Category C or C+E Vocational Licence Holder
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, actively seek solutions to problems, and undertake a wide range of tasks
IT skills
Knowledge of MOT regulations
Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience (desirable)
Irtec Technician Licence Holder (desirable)
Forklift licence (Counterbalance) (desirable)
HGV Licence (desirable)
Welding/fabrication skills (desirable)
Plant/RCV experience (desirable)
Electrical knowledge (desirable)
Leadership experience (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of annual leave
Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
Reasonable adjustments throughout the application journey
Disability Confident Employer interview scheme for eligible applicants