Fire Protection, Larkhall, £30,000 per annum, Overtime: Paid at 1.5x when required, Perm

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £30,000
• Early finish on Fridays
• Overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rate (1.5x)
• Supportive and dynamic working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Key leadership role with responsibility and autonomy

Responsibilities:

• Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm, Friday 8:30am–3:00pm
  Lunch: 30 minutes daily
• Supervise and support daily workshop activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely
• Plan, allocate, and monitor workloads to meet deadlines
• Ensure fire protection equipment is prepared and maintained in line with regulations
• Conduct regular inspections, identify faults, and coordinate repairs
• Maintain high health and safety standards and ensure compliance at all times
• Keep accurate records, documentation, and quality checks
• Maintain adequate stock levels and organise stock replacement
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of 13 fleet vehicles, including arranging and attending MOTs
• Drive fleet vehicles to MOT appointments when required
• Assist with deliveries if necessary
• Liaise with management, engineers, and other departments
• Provide excellent customer service and handle client queries professionally
• Identify and implement improvements to workshop processes and efficiency

Requirements:

• Proven experience in workshop management or a similar supervisory role within a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools
• Knowledge of assembly processes and equipment repair techniques
• Full UK driving licence (manual) – essential
• Experience managing fleet vehicles (desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in a workshop environment
• Relevant mechanical or engineering qualifications (desirable but not essential)