# Fleet Maintenance Workshop Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fleet-maintenance-workshop-supervisor/3c87df51-50af-4376-b070-2639dbf24ea0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/fleet-maintenance-workshop-supervisor/3c87df51-50af-4376-b070-2639dbf24ea0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, Ladybridge Hall - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Facilities supervisor - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T11:37:09.498Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8352772 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8352772?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fleet Supervisor to join the team at our Bolton Workshop. The role of NWAS Fleet Supervisor is to manage, supervise and control the day-to-day running of the fleet workshop and staff, including vehicle technicians, apprentices, fleet drivers and workshop assistants. Ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA’s exacting standards. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant must hold a recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications. Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management, or evidence of relevant supervisory experience. A full UK driving license is essential for this post along with having full category C1 entitlement. Working in a modern workshop environment, our fleet supervisor’s benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst being supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations. With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety. Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship. Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops. - Significant experience of working as a Motor Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment. - Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management. - Thorough knowledge of health safety and risk regulations relating to vehicles, equipment’s, workshop and safe working practice. - Experience in supervision, leadership and managing a team. - Flexible and highly motivated. - Project a professional image. ### Skills / Competencies **Essential** - Analytical, judgemental and problem-solving skills. - Administrative and IT skills. - Comprehensive technical, Health and Safety and Legislative knowledge. - Ability to have a flexible approach and able to work on own initiative. - Work in partnership with all internal and external stakeholders. - Have a flexible approach to work in locations as and when required. - Ability to work to strict deadlines Customer service skills Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner. - Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner Strong management, motivational and leadership skills. - Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times. - Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols. ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable. - Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work. - Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone. ### Qualification and Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent, such as City and Guilds. - Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management, or evidence of relevant supervisory experience. - Full Driving Licence, C1 + D1 or working towards. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 859.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10678382) - [application guide (pdf, 207.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2376) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3013) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1984) - [recruitment terms and conditions (pdf, 40.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1413) - [candidate's guide to nhs employment checks standards (pdf, 221.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1412) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.