Transport Workshop Manager (Basingstoke) - HIOWC555

Who we are

The Transport department is responsible for the procurement, day-to-day maintenance and lifecycle of the organisations vehicle fleet. Our Fleet currently compromises of over 1,000 vehicles made up of cars and vans, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, pedal cycles as well as watercraft. 

Covering over 12 million miles a year, our fleet is maintained at four workshops located around the two counties by a team of dedicated technicians, administrative staff lead by a Fleet manager. Under the Fleet manager leadership, the Department has a duty to satisfy the forces strategic requirements through the provision of a range of police vehicles and specialist equipment that supports both the forces corporate strategic policy and strategy as well as those of the Districts and Commands.

Job Description

To manage the vehicle workshop to ensure it provides an efficient and cost effective service.

Key responsibilities are:

1. 1. To plan and implement weekly schedules for vehicles and items of plant, including informing users of workshop bookings.
   2. To supervise and motivate all workshop staff, monitoring productivity and checking timesheets. To ensure wellbeing opportunities are made available when identified and required. 
   3. To use the Fleet Management system and make effective use of Fleet IT Systems in order to promote efficient & effective working which includes closing job cards & making sure the data is accurate.
   4. To lead by example with adherence to Force Policy on Health and Safety and to comply with legislation and standards of "good practice". To ensure Transport Department Risk assessments are complied with.
   5. To provide technical assistance to workshop technicians and to liaise where necessary with the workshop Technical Co-ordinator and the Fleet Manager. To gain qualifications to manage the servicing, maintenance and repair alternative fuel vehicles.
   6. To carry out vehicle road tests when necessary. 
   7. To arrange for estimates for repairs from outside contractors, coordinate repairs, and inspect and approve completed repair work.
   8. To provide temporary supervisory cover at other Force vehicle workshop sites.
   9. To authorise parts requisitions before they are submitted to the workshop stores section.
   10.To initiate manufacturers’ warranty claims where appropriate.
   11.To make specific arrangements for specialised vehicles as requested.
   12.To make sure all the new vehicles are commissioned and sales vehicles De-commissioned.
   13.To act as “key holder” for the workshop premises.
   14.To supervise contractors on site. 
2. 15.To be aware of Force policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection and comply with the legislation and the standards of ‘good practice’.
   16.To be responsible for the vehicle spares held at the workshop stores.
   To deal with the ordering, receipt and issue of vehicle spares for the workshop using the computerised fleet management system.
   17.To give regular and effective service, including training and assessment as required by the College of Policing for Blue Light Technician.

Additional requirements

The role holder may be required to visit various locations within Hampshire & Isle of Wight, and must hold a current full drivers licence and be prepared to take and pass a Force driving course if required.

There may be a requirement to work unsocial hours occasionally in order to respond to operational demands for which the appropriate recompense will be paid.

An initial 6 month probationary period will apply on appointment to the role. All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting in order to carry out the full duties of the role.

Role holders should be aware that this role requires working unsociable hours, for which the appropriate allowances will be paid.

There is a requirement to wear a uniform (supplied) at all times whilst on duty Applicants must be physically active.

As members of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service, with the ability to accrue up to 13 days of flexi leave per year, subject to role requirements.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network.
- Eye test vouchers.- Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling staff to purchase a bicycle via salary sacrifice for healthier, environmentally friendly commuting.

- Access to the car scheme (Tusker)

Who and what we are looking for

Essential:

• Educated to QCF Level 4 plus City and Guilds 383 in motor vehicle mechanics with credits or merits or NVQ level 3 in vehicle repair and servicing.

Desirable:

• Auto electricians' Qualification.
• City and Guilds Supervisory studies for vehicle and plant maintenance personnel.
• Relevant manufacturer’s factory training courses OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
• IMI Level 3 EV.

Experience and Skills

Essential: 

• Significant recent experience running a vehicle workshop dealing with a multiplicity of car and light commercial vehicle types.
• or recent, extensive experience of servicing maintenance dealing with a multiplicity of cars and light commercial vehicles together with evidence of having responsibility for staff supervision.

Desirable:

• Auto electricians' qualification.
• Use of a computerised vehicle workshop control system.

Values

You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service. 

Contact details for an informal discussion

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