Fleet Workshop Manager | South Central Fleet Services Ltd
| Posting date: | 27 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,383.00 depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Oxfordshire, OX14 4SE |
| Company: | South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7364577/DWSMNG25 |
Summary
The Fleet Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the ambulance Trust's fleet, ensuring all vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for emergency response. This role involves managing a team of supervisors, administrators, vehicle technician engineers, and the parts department to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Leadership and Management:
• Supervise and provide leadership to two supervisors, two administrators, one stores person, and 18 vehicle technician engineers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching to staff.
• Workshop Operations:
• Oversee the scheduling and allocation of work to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Monitor and manage the workflow to maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
• Fleet Maintenance:
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure the fleet is always ready for emergency response.
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, MDVS (Medical Device Vehicle Standards), and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Budget and Cost Control:
• Manage the workshop budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor and control expenses related to labor, parts, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Customer Service:
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure high levels of service satisfaction
Benefits we offer:
• Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us.
• Enrolment into a Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff networking and support groups.
In South Central Fleet Services, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a ‘just and learning culture’.
The Fleet Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the ambulance Trust's fleet, ensuring all vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for emergency response. This role involves managing a team of supervisors, administrators, vehicle technician engineers, and the parts department to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025
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