Location
Morden (SM4 4AX), Kingston Upon Thames

Hours
40 hours per week

Salary
Up to £51,000 per year plus Veolia benefits

About the Role
Join Veolia and be part of a team committed to ecological transformation and making a positive impact on the environment and communities. As Workshop Manager, you will lead a team of workshop technicians and support staff, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring the delivery of key performance indicators including Risk and Assurance, Fleet Compliance, and Service Levels. You will manage contractors on site, oversee maintenance and servicing of equipment in line with statutory regulations such as LOLER and PUWER, and ensure high standards of quality and operational targets are met.

Your responsibilities will include conducting performance evaluations, identifying training needs, acting as the primary contact for key customers, resolving inquiries promptly, and supporting budget planning with technical information. You will monitor equipment reliability, carry out health and safety monitoring including VMR inspections, investigate equipment failures to determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans. Additionally, you will manage work instructions and risk assessments, and support the team in maintenance planning and procurement.

Veolia offers 25 days annual leave, access to pension schemes, discounts on retail and groceries, comprehensive health and wellbeing resources including 24/7 virtual GP access, one paid volunteer day per year, ongoing training and development, and employee financial wellbeing support through Stream.

Experience
- City & Guilds or HGV NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance and repairs
- LGV Category C or C+E Vocational Licence Holder
- Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure
- IT skills and knowledge of MOT regulations

About you
You are solution-focused, flexible, and able to undertake a wide range of tasks. You demonstrate leadership qualities and have a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications
Essential:
- City & Guilds or HGV NVQ Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs
- LGV Category C or C+E Vocational Licence Holder

Desirable:
- Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience
- Irtec Technician Licence Holder
- Forklift licence (Counterbalance)
- HGV Licence
- Welding/fabrication skills
- Plant/RCV experience
- Electrical knowledge
- Leadership experience