Groundcare PDI Workshop Supervisor

We are currently looking for a keen and driven Groundcare PDI Workshop Supervisor to join and supervise the existing team here at Head Office, based in Ulting, Essex.

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly to the General Groundcare Sales Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and working alongside a small team of engineers that are responsible for the assembly, PDI, demonstration and delivery of both Professional and Domestic Grass Machinery. This includes our extensive hire of fleet of gold cars and utility vehicles.

Essential Skills/Experience/Requirements:

  • Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable
  • A good understanding of grass machinery and how it works
  • Organising the day to day running of the workshop
  • Assembly of new machinery and servicing used machinery
  • The ability to diagnose faults and successfully carry out repairs
  • Lifting of heavy machinery, applying common sense to items that require the assistance of special tools
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal diplomatically with suppliers and colleagues in a polite and professional manner
  • Enjoy working in a busy atmosphere and can cope under pressure during busy periods
  • Able to work alone and on your own initiative
  • Maintain a good general level of health and fitness
  • Full driver’s licence
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Groundcare
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ulting
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2147

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    39 hours per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)                         Saturdays will be required in order to fulfil duties (2 per month) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday, double time on Sundays or Bank Holidays
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service, Workplace Pension after 3 months service, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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