Description
Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment at their Swansea Depot.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the day-to-day workshop operation to ensure maximum fleet availability
- Planning and scheduling vehicle inspections, servicing, and repairs in line with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements
- Driving high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and workshop compliance across all areas
- Supporting and managing workshop employees, including performance, attendance, and development
- Ensuring accurate completion and control of all service, maintenance, and repair documentation
- Overseeing fault diagnosis and repair work across hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Building strong working relationships with operational depot teams to maintain service performance
- Delivering excellent workshop performance, productivity, and downtime control across the fleet
The essential requirements for this role include:
- Minimum Level 3 HGV NVQ or equivalent, with strong technical knowledge of HGV maintenance and repair
- Minimum 5 years workshop experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position
- HGV Licence essential, with TMCPC qualification preferred
- Proven experience maintaining vehicles and waste handling equipment to current legislative and DVSA standards
- Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vehicle electrical systems, including fault finding and diagnostics
- Experience managing maintenance records, compliance documentation, and workshop health & safety standards