Workshop Supervisor

September 13, 2024

J Ryan Haulage ltd

Naas

OTHER & FULL TIME

J Ryan Haulage Ltd are currently looking for a Workshop Supervisor for their depot in Kill, Co. Kildare
Main Tasks / responsibilities:

Daily Management of the Workshop
Ability to work under pressure.
Allocating Workload to appropriate Technicians
Managing repair time in line with capacity and in line with Transport expectations
Constant communication with Compliance and Transport to ensure they are kept informed on the status of vehicles.
Ordering parts and oversee parts stores, maintain procedures with Technicians.
Liase with suppliers and compliance on Workshop Parts stock requirements
Record Warranty issues and parts returns and Liaise with compliance to ensure correct procedures are followed.
Ensure workshop procedures are in accordance with company policy, RSA, FTA & Brand standards.
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements (also including cleanliness of Workshop & Canteen)
Working with Compliance in terms of monitoring Technician Performance, any issues to be highlighted and addressed in terms of company policy.
Liase with Compliance Manager to identify and develop opportunities to drive the performance of the Service department.
Daily/ weekly reporting to Compliance and Transport
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
Implementing strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
Ensuring that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained.
Good time management and problem-solving skills.

The description of this role is outlined as follows;

Manage the daily operation of the workshop.
Dealing with defects and breakdowns as they arise
Monitor all job cards and workshop documentation.
Supervise and manage all workshop Technicians and support staff.
Ensure that invoicing of all work is managed on an ongoing basis for third party work.
Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with Company procedures
Ensure that the productivity and efficiency levels of the Technicians is maintained at agreed levels.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping on the workshop floor.
Working with our established team of Transport Planners, leading by example and constantly mentoring individual performance.
Communicate with Compliance and Transport to ensure that timely and cost effective work is always carried out.
Finalising all workshop jobs, including clocking, quality control and sign off
To undertake training as may be required from time to time including training provided by Martin Ryan Haulage as may be necessary from time to time.
Hold appropriate driving licences to under-take checks unaided on all vehicles.

Required skills/strengths:
Professionalism at all times
Communication skills are essential
Proficient in Word, excel etc
Organising / planning
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience working in motor or haulage industry an advantage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €40,000.00 per year
Additional pay: