Location Service Manager, Bedford

Location Service Manager

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We require a Workshop Manager or Foreman to join our Nationwide Platforms team at the Bedford depot. To manage all workshop and field based engineering activities at the Depot. Ideally someone within a similar industry, with excellent people management experience and with an engineering background. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business and the UK market leader in powered access.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Responsibilities include: Manage all resources related to the maintenance of a large mixed fleet of Powered Access Equipment. Ensure effective implementation of all engineering policies and procedures Maintain high level of equipment availability and reliability at optimal cost Support compliance to all legislative requirements, and internal QHSE standards Deliver technical initiatives and projects through to satisfactory outcome Ensure continuous improvement in all engineering standards, using best practice Produce qualitative and quantitative engineering related information Manage workshop labour and administrative resources to achieve all specified maintenance standards and objectives Manage appropriate fleet hire availability through day-book Provide technical advice to location staff Ensure all maintenance actions are carried out to appropriate standard and in within acceptable timescale eg service, Thorough Examination etc Ensure all engineering related initiatives are carried out to appropriate standard and within acceptable timescales eg TechX Ensure safe systems of work are applied to all activities carried out Report on engineering outputs as required Report engineering incidents or issues, including warranty failures and customer damage Identify collective and individual staff training needs Deliver technical ‘tool-box talk' type information sessions to engineering staff Maintain appropriate stock holding levels for spares, sundries, fuels and lubricants Liaise with external parts and service providers when required Contribute to inter-group projects and initiatives Develop productive relationships across all regional and inter-regional functions to meet the overall business plan Share best practice across all Group Company businesses.

The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience of engineering supervision within a plant hire environment Formally trained in an engineering discipline, and qualified to C&G 390, NVQ level 3, or equivalent Good upward and downward communication skills Current powered access equipment knowledge preferred In return you will receive: A Competitive Salary Health Cash Plan Auto enrolment pension 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance x2 contractual salary Cycle to work scheme Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need. At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON™, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry™ control and monitoring system. At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. xehkeey We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment

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Location:: Bedford
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Customer Service

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