Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician

Position: Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician
Location: Harrow Council, London Borough of Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (representing Harrow Council)
Contract Type: Temporary assignment
Hours: Up to 40 per week
Pay: £27.56 - £29.22 per hour (PAYE) negotiable based on experience

Role Summary:
Pertemps is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive Workshop Supervisor / Master Technician to join Harrow Council's fleet services team. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate, structured training, career development support, and 21 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct line management for workshop staff, including overseeing daily operations, managing leave and sickness absence, and conducting return-to-work interviews or investigations when required.
• Lead service development initiatives to deliver social and economic improvements, reduce inequalities, and achieve positive outcomes for the local community.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance organisational and operational systems to ensure effective service management.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and ensure compliance at all times.
• Oversee regular inspections, servicing, and repairs of vehicles, equipment, and plant machinery.
• Ensure all fleet assets are maintained to the highest standards, meeting Health & Safety regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and DVSA standards, while minimising disruption to service delivery.
• Diagnose and carry out complex repairs, reporting recurring manufacturer issues to the Service Manager.
• Engage in ongoing training to strengthen technical expertise and support the delivery of a safe, reliable fleet.
• Work flexibly within shift patterns, including weekends, standby, and callouts, to ensure service coverage during core business hours.

Candidate Profile:

• Holds a valid UK Driver's Licence with access to a personal vehicle.
• Possesses a current UK Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Licence.
• Qualified to carry out MOT testing for Classes 4, 5, and 7.
• Experienced in ensuring compliance with Operator Licence and DVSA requirements for fleet vehicles and their operation.
• Demonstrates adaptability in responding to changing demands, with the ability to meet objectives, resolve issues, and make sound decisions.
• Skilled in managing conflicting priorities and deadlines, both within their own role and across wider service areas.
• Proven track record in supervising Health & Safety matters within the workforce.
• Experienced in leading and managing large teams effectively.
• Strong background in performance-based supervision, including addressing challenging behaviours through regular meetings, achieving positive outcomes, and maintaining high standards of service delivery and professional relationships.

About us:
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

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