VP PLC

Technical Manager - Home Based

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<div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Our Technical manager is responsible for ensuring our branches are operating within required company standards and procedures as well as meeting all legislative requirements. Compliance is at the very top of our priorities so if you can operate at the highest level and really make this role your own we want to hear from you.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></div><div><br /></div><ul style"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To complete annual audit of all branches in allocated geographical area</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Assist Certification manager as required to ensure branches are adequately prepared for external audits (particularly ISO9/14/45/50001, HAE SafeHire and FORS)</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Complete detailed investigations into accidents and near misses occurring in branches and across the region</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To identify the root cause of incidents, prepare incident reports and suggest corrective actions required to prevent recurrence</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To ensure procedures around testing and servicing are up to date and promote the safest method of testing. The safe operation of equipment should be assured for our customers</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To be the first point of call for workshops with issues and queries when servicing equipment, including lifting items</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Be the primary contact for branch employees Safety Guardians with issues and queries around health, safety, the environment and energy</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Responsible for workshop and H&S training programme nationally, including induction of new employees</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To work with branches and the BSM to reduce levels of unavailable equipment through training, transferring items between branches and disposal</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, personal health& safety</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">What We’re Looking For</strong></span></div><div><br /></div><ul style"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Extensive knowledge of branch and workshop procedures, stock management and Brandon Hire Station equipment including lifting items</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to produce reports to various levels within the business with meaningful recommendations</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Confident in delivering presentations/information to large groups</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Sound working knowledge of HSE legislation</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Approachable, with a desire to help resolve issues</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Flexible and willing to travel nationally and work in different locations across the UK as required by the role</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Experienced in dealing with stakeholders at all levels</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">ISO9001/14001/18001/FORS Lead Auditor qualifications or equivalent (Desirable - can complete after being appointed to the role)</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification - (desirable)</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">LEEA Qualifications (Desirable - can complete after being appointed to the role)</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">IT Literate with ability to analyse and order large amounts of data using Excel spreadsheets</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Current full driving licence</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">What We Can Offer You</strong></span></div><div><br /></div><ul style"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Competitive salary</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Monday – Friday working hours, no weekends</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Salary sacrifice pension</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">25 days holiday, plus bank holidays</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Additional holiday purchase scheme</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Free Tool Hire</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Life Assurance cover 3x salary</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Share save scheme</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Eye care vouchers</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Recommend a friend scheme</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Learning& Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Cycle to work scheme</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Long service recognition</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Discounts on HP products</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">EE mobile contract discount offers</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Gym discounts</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)</span></li><li><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">A Little Bit About Us</strong></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our&x27;Everyday Product Hire Guarantee&x27;, you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">At Brandon Hire Station, we&x27;re actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We&x27;re committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we&x27;re always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">If you&x27;re interested in working for a company that&x27;s committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.</span></div>\\n\\n<strong>Salary:</strong>Competitive Company Car\\n<strong>Shift Hours:</strong> 40 per week.\\n<strong>Business Unit:</strong>Brandon Hire Station\\n\\n<code><img src"https://vpplc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.amazonaws.com/qDiqKD4h7do03bSmwp8oaPoaqmwpJaDsRwwm1rdj5p7RdkfRKRescDPjdfo.png" /></code>