Aspire Defence Services Limited
Workshop Manager
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Join our Team as a Workshop Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)
Salary: Up to £47,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
Location: Warminster
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Workshop Manager to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer:
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
- Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
- Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
- Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role:
As Workshop Manager, you will lead and manage the Transport Services, Equipment Support and Equipment Care Workshop at Warminster Garrison, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant delivery of contractual services while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction and operational performance.
- Leading: You will be leading the safe, compliant and effective delivery of workshop services in line with contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
- Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance: You will be managing health, safety and environmental compliance, promoting risk management and supporting a strong safety culture.
- Technical Leadership: You will be providing technical leadership, subject matter expertise and advice on engineering, compliance and audit requirements.
- Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: You will be ensuring workshop documentation, management systems and regulatory requirements are maintained to required standards.
- Team Management: You will be leading, coaching and developing team members, supporting performance management, recruitment and workforce planning.
- Customer Relationships: You will be building strong customer relationships and communicating operational priorities through team briefings and engagement activities.
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What We're Looking For:
Qualifications:
- Engineering Technician status within the motor vehicle engineering industry
- A Level 3 Motor Vehicle Engineering qualification
- Relevant vehicle inspection qualifications
- Engineering Supervisor Authority (or the ability to attain it)
- IOSH Working Safely certification
- A full Category C driving licence
- Experience using JAMES at Repair Manager and Senior Equipment Manager level
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Experience:
- Extensive experience working with wheeled vehicles and military or commercial workshops
- A strong understanding of Equipment Support systems, standards and publications
- Confidence interpreting technical documentation, using diagnostic systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to obtain Ministry of Defence Security Clearance
Skills:
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to drive performance, support continuous improvement, develop effective teams, deliver excellent customer service and adapt positively to changing operational requirements
Additional Information:
- The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
- Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
- Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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