PSV Engineering Shift Manager

PSV Engineering Shift Manager

• Location: Heathrow, West London
• Salary: £55,000 per annum
• Shift Pattern: 4 On, 4 Off
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced PSV Technician, Engineering Chargehand or Workshop Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career?

Perhaps you're already the person other technicians turn to for guidance, you're regularly allocating work or supervising colleagues, and you're looking for an opportunity to move into a more management-focused position.

Our client, an established transport services organisation operating at Heathrow Airport, is seeking a PSV Engineering Shift Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of its busy vehicle maintenance workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PSV professional with strong technical knowledge and natural leadership ability to take greater responsibility for workshop operations, team performance and fleet maintenance.

Whether you're an existing Engineering Supervisor or an experienced Chargehand looking for career progression, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll take responsibility for the effective running of the workshop during your shift, overseeing a team of PSV Technicians and apprentices.

Your main focus will be ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards, workshop operations run efficiently and the team has the support and direction needed to perform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the PSV maintenance workshop.
• Supervising, supporting and motivating a team of technicians and apprentices.
• Allocating work and ensuring servicing, inspections and repairs are completed efficiently.
• Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules, MOT preparation and vehicle safety inspections.
• Ensuring fleet availability is maximised and vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Monitoring workshop productivity, job progress and maintenance standards.
• Coordinating with suppliers and parts departments to minimise delays.
• Ensuring compliance with DVSA requirements, health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting the development and training of technicians and apprentices.
• Assisting with staff planning, attendance, overtime and workshop resource allocation.
• Working closely with the Workshop Manager to continuously improve workshop performance.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong PSV maintenance background who is confident leading others and wants to develop their career in workshop management.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, PSV Engineering or a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Previous experience maintaining buses, coaches or other heavy commercial vehicles.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or allocating work to other technicians.
• A good understanding of PSV servicing, inspections, diagnostics and maintenance compliance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and make operational decisions.
• A full UK manual driving licence.
• A positive, proactive approach to workshop management and team development.

You don't necessarily need to be an established Workshop Manager. We'd welcome applications from experienced PSV Chargehands, Workshop Foremen and Senior Technicians who already take on supervisory responsibilities and are ready for the next step.

Previous experience in a transport or airport maintenance environment would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements for obtaining a Heathrow Airport Airside ID Pass.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• 4 On, 4 Off shift rotation
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, subject to the company's shift-based holiday arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to progress into a more management-focused position
• Established organisation with a busy, operationally important fleet
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and workshop management experience

Interested?

If you're an experienced PSV Technician, Chargehand, Workshop Foreman or Engineering Supervisor looking for an opportunity to take the next step into management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Streamline Search for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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