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Workshop Foreman - Southampton

  • Full-Time
  • Job ID: R24029890
  • Postal Code: SO15 0LP
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Workshop Foreman - Southampton

  • Full-Time
  • Job ID: R24029890
  • Postal Code: SO15 0LP
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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Workshop Foreman - Southampton

When you’re one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, it takes great teamwork to keep things running behind the scenes. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, experienced mechanic to join our team as the Mech 3 (Foreman) in the Automotive facility at UPS Southampton. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Automotive shop, ensuring that the Package fleets are maintained to a high standard. Following our proven maintenance methods and practices you will work with the team to ensure our vehicles are safe and compliant to all legislation.

What you’ll get:

· A competitive basic salary of £40,269, additional shift premium (£4.84 per hour between 8pm-6am)

· Company pension scheme & life assurance

· Full, industry-leading training (including Electric Vehicle training)

· General Tool Allowance (£30 per month gross)

· Clean working environment and full PPE supplied

· Holiday pay

· Discounts at a range of major retailers, cinemas and attractions and many more benefits

· HGV License Upgrade Programme

· A ‘promotion from within policy’ that means you can go as far as your talent will take you – pathway into career opportunities with additional training provide

· Opportunity to complete a Workshop Manager Qualification whilst in employment subject to availability

· Opportunity to avail of the Company employee referral scheme by recommending other Mechanics to UPS - £1,000 per candidate hired (£500 upon commencing employment & £500 after month 6)

What you’ll do:

· Work flexible shift patterns weekdays

· Expertly handle a variety of repairs and maintenance work on a large fleet

· Carry out regular maintenance inspections, complete online records and stock control

· Work as part of a team with a focus on quality to achieve reliability and maintenance targets

What you’ll need:

· City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics

· Experience of working with commercial vehicles including LGV’s

· Basic computer literacy skills

· Able to work on own initiative and priorities accordingly

· Full UK driving license held for at least 2 years

· An LGV Class 1 license would be an advantage but is not essential

· Flexible, friendly and enthusiastic attitude

· Initiative and energy

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.


Employee Type:

Permanent


UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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  • You help to make sure our iconic UPS vehicles are in top condition.
  • Your experience and training will give you a chance to shine.
  • Being reliable and doing the best job possible are important to you.
  • Problem solving is what motivates you.
  • You work well in a team as well as independently.

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  • Competitive pay and shift premiums

  • Discounts on major retailers

  • Full industry leading training

  • Career Growth & Mobility

  • Tool allowance

  • Paid holidays

  • 39 Weeks paid maternity leave

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