Workshop Supervisor (Engineering) BLUW63400

Workshop Supervisor

Birmingham Airport

Salary £34,500 annual potential, inclusive of overtime and callout

This role is full time permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Our client now has an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor to join them at Birmingham Airport to ensure asset up time is maximised and equipment is maintained in accordance with stringent standards.

In the role you will:

• Manage the workshop and staff and ensure effective maintenance and repair facilities for all vehicles/equipment.
• Prioritize and manage work for the fleet workshops, maximising workshop productivity, reducing down time and optimising the availability of the fleet.
• Conduct staff PDR’s along with training and development of staff in
• Managing the budgets of the workshops and ensure staff are aware of and adhere to the relevant risk management standards.
• Maintain an efficient maintenance organization.
• Manage the integration and documentation of all new equipment and vehicles on fleet, assisting with risk assessments and SSOW for new equipment.

To be successful you will:

• Have at least 5 years’ experience of successful management of a team of maintenance staff and a good level of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic engineering experience
• Possess at least three GCSE’s / O Level or Leaving Cert (and/or equivalent)
• Hold a full UK/EU driving licence (and ideally a Forklift licence)
• Be flexible to work various shifts (shifts as early as 06:00)
• Speak and understand the English language.
• Have evidence of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge across the broad range of specialist fields encompassed within vehicle engineering,
• Possess a Technical Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of lean techniques and the application of 6S management plans and activities.

Previous experience of working in an aviation environment will be beneficial however is not essential.

Our client is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. They employ over 60,000 dedicated professionals, serving over 700 client companies at 269 stations in 48 countries on five continents and they deliver unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Travel Services, Fuelling and Aircraft Maintenance. They strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake.

Their mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience”.

Join us on the ground and your career will take off!

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