Are you experienced in vehicle workshop management, production or manufacturing team supervision, with a passion for automotive technology and understanding of manufacturing, volume production and quality systems and the ability to build client relationships.

As we continue to expand our team, we are looking for an experienced technical supervisor / business manager to join our team. Supporting our operations for quality containment programmes and our Vehicle Technical Manager for our onsite Vehicle Technician solutions with our OEM clients. The role will lead and supervise a team of vehicle technicians, engineers, inspectors, stores/warehousing, and administration.

Based on-site the West Midlands and covering our prestigious Automotive OEMs and other client sites.

The opportunity for Vehicle Technical Co-ordinator:

Reporting to the VT Business Manager, the successful individual will have a strong background in volume manufacturing, awareness of Vehicle Technician skill sets and ideally knowledge of prototype build – this is for battery Electric Vehicle technologies and associated systems and sub-systems.

The individual will support the management and coordination of the onsite project teams and be involved in all areas of client relationship contact and progression across the G&P services. The Technical Coordinator/Supervisor will also be responsible for the organisation of shifts and assuring a professional high standard of service is maintained.

The Vehicle Technical Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Managing and supervising the workforce on a day-to-day basis – typically a team of up to 12 Vehicle Technicians assembly and build technicians and inspectors.
• Successfully set up projects, ensuring any required Test Plans, WES (Work Instruction) and authorisation documents including all documentation.
• Constructing and understanding risk assessments and all process/work instructions from and with the client.
• Complete 5 Why / investigations and Fishbones etc… for full understanding of any issues/CARs including all reporting.
• 5S Audits daily
• Controlling the resource in the shifts to ensure maximum utilisation, with an aim to reduce any standby or inefficiency.
• Schedule and monitor ongoing G & P activities during shifts, to ensure that any potential issues are identified and resolved.
• Administration coordination and reporting for timesheets, productivity and managing hours via the G&P QTrak online system.
• Producing reports for all staff issues, performance, KPI’s H&S information including near misses and accidents
• Supporting the VT Business Manager in achievement of KPI’s, recruitment activities, inducting new starters.
• Supporting the VT Business Manager with appraisals of staff, identifying and developing individuals within supervisory and inspection teams.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Due to the responsibilities required within the position, it is important that the successful candidate has excellent team supervisory skills and experience. Team supervisory experience will ideally be gained within a dealership workshop or relevant Automotive, produciton / Manufacturing background.

• An organised, resilient individual with the ability to think outside the box and utilise their production and quality process knowledge to promptly resolve issues.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to produce reports and data for all requirements to head office on regular basis.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experienced in producing and creating processes and associated documents.
• Experience of problem solving and quality process auditing
• Proficient in health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Able to produce business quotes.
• Customer facing and relationship building awareness and confidence.
• Used to handling customers and managing expectations.
• Potentially workshop management or controller experience.
• Confident and capable communicator at all levels, verbal and written.

The supervisor/coordinator must be qualified at higher City & Guilds or BTEC levels minimum in vehicle technology or repair, OR mechanical or electrical engineering.

The role will involve some travel across a variety of client sites and requires an individual with a full driving license and their own reliable vehicle.

Working Schedule: 40 hours per week. Weekend overtime may be available depending on work requirements.

If this position sounds of interest, and you have the experience to match - please submit your CV today!

Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

G & P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits: Canteen, Company events, Free parking, On-site parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Standard 40 hours

Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience: technician and production supervision: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (ESSENTIAL)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Location: Coventry and Birmingham 

Work Location: On site in Coventry