Location Service Manager

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. 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 ..... full job details .....