Director of Workshop Operations (DEG Workshop)
Location: Office/Workshop based - DEG Workshop, Cardiff
Work Pattern: Circa 45hrs/week. Monday - Friday
Salary: £100,000+ per annum (Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Mobile)
About our client
A leading multi discipline business comprising of six independent Companies which operate in the recycling and waste management, remediation, demolition, green energy and construction sectors. Renowned for their dynamic growth and innovative approach to their work, operating across multiple sectors and locations throughout South Wales, on an ambitious and sustainable growth journey.
Who we're looking for:
We are looking to appoint a Director of Workshop Operations within our DEG Workshop business with overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and cost-effective management of the repair and maintenance function of all mechanical assets operated by the Group. This is a key position within the Group; the successful candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors and will be required to service the maintenance requirements of the Group. The remuneration package will be commensurate with the responsibilities and expectations of the position and the experience and quality of the applicant.
What you'll be responsible for:
The Director of Workshop Operations will lead and manage a team of employees including Heavy Plant and LGV Fitters, Welders and Fabricators, Tyre Fitters, Stores people, and other support staff. The team is responsible of maintaining a large and diverse fleet.
Your will be required to work closely with the plant and transport operational managers/ Directors of the Group Companies to proactively manage the scheduling of safety inspections and servicing, responding to breakdowns, defects and other unscheduled issues. You will be expected to communicate effectively with suppliers and the main dealers who provide contract maintenance; this will include the scheduling of out-of-hours inspections and servicing; warranty claims, and factory recalls. You will collaborate closely on the assessment of day-to-day costing of the business, lifetime ownership costs of all assets and the productivity/cost effectiveness of welding, fabrication and spraying activities.
The Person - Essentials
You will have excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills, you will have a comprehensive understanding and practical experience of general mechanical principals, plant & transport engineering, electrical systems, design, fabrication, MIG & TIG welding, final assembly, installation and testing.
You will have commercial awareness and a flair for practical problem solving; you will be familiar with working within a rigorous health and safety environment, codes of practice and quality protocols.
- Experience in a commercial workshop management environment
- Experience managing maintenance for a large and diverse fleet of plant and transport
- Knowledge of H&S / SHEQ legislation, practice and procedures
- Experience of working within formal management systems such as BS/ISO
- A sound understanding and knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
- IT Literate and competent on MS office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Risk Assessments/ Method Statements
- Able to demonstrate excellent record keeping and detailed cost control
- Ability to solve complex problems and issues as they arise
- Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering
Desirable
- Previous experience in the Waste/ Recycling/ Remediation Industry
- Plant / Commercial Fitting
- Repair & Modification of equipment
- Electrical Engineering/ Electrical Systems
- Experience of using workshop related IT and Management Tools
- MOT Testing/ LOLER/ PUWER/ MEWP Regs
- Experience of Atlas/ Citation
- NVQ4 (or above) in a relevant discipline
- Membership of Professional Industry Body
- Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) National Freight
- Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings
- Forklift / MEWP Qualified
- HGV Driving Licence