WORKSHOP & EQUIPMENT MANAGER

RPS are currently seeking a Workshop & Equipment Manager to join our operations support team. This role is office/workshop-based at our Clevedon site and will be assisting the Project Management team to track and maintain our surveying and safety equipment. This is an interesting and rewarding role that would suit someone who has experience in asset management, electrical engineering or fleet and equipment management or in managing a busy workshop environment. The starting salary for this role is £35,000 plus extensive benefits including a car allowance or company car.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent IT skills and proficient user of MS Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly efficient, organised with excellent problem-solving skills
• A flexible approach and reliable
• Able to work quickly and accurately
• Approachable with great interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels in a professional manner
• Able to use initiative and work unsupervised

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a full UK driving License

The role involves providing line management to our workshop technicians and managing the whereabouts of all our surveying and safety equipment. You will be responsible for the technical support of workshop staff, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements, and ensuring all field teams have the correct equipment for each project. You will ensure that all equipment is kept fully serviced and calibrated and will keep accurate detailed records of condition and whereabouts. This is a challenging role that requires attention to detail and a disciplined approach.
You will be responsible for managing all owned and hired assets & maintaining a database of equipment. You will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, equipment orders, servicing and technical support. You will be an innovative thinker with a passion for technology and continuous improvement.
The equipment to be maintained and calibrated includes flow monitoring equipment, rain gauges, confined space entry equipment such as gas detectors, tripod & winch, escape breathing apparatus etc.