Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
2 days ago
Worcester
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.Reimagine What’s Possible Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company operating a specialist fleet of cryogenic ADR vehicles across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking a proactive, safety-focused Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead our on-site workshop operations in Worcester.This is a hands-on, working supervisor role, responsible for carrying out and supervising the maintenance and repair of cryogenic vehicles, tanks, and trailers, while leading a team of technicians. You will ensure all vehicles are prepared for DVSA, ADR, and other regulatory inspections and maintained to the highest safety and compliance standards.You will supervise workshop activities, manage documentation and administrative duties, promote a strong safety-first culture, and maintain alignment with Air Products procedures, DVSA, HSE, and legislative requirements. The role involves maintaining vehicles from 3,500kg to 44,000kg GVW and may require occasional travel across the UK and Ireland.The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills, an understanding of electrical and pneumatic systems, and the ability to interpret technical data, schematics, and diagnostic tools. Accurate record‑keeping and leadership skills are crucial, along with a dedication to workplace safety and continuous improvement.What will you do?Lead and run day‑to‑day workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient maintenance and repairsSupervise, provide mentorship, and develop workshop techniciansPlan and coordinate servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and defect repairs for ADR vehicles and trailersEnsure compliance with DVSA, ADR, PUWER, LOLER, and company standardsCarry out quality checks to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliantLead job scheduling to minimise vehicle downtimeMaintain accurate maintenance and inspection recordsLiaise with transport teams, drivers, and external suppliersHandle parts, stock levels, and workshop consumablesPromote safety through audits, toolbox talks, briefings, and initiatives for improvementEnsure HSE compliance and lead in‑house BSP activitiesAct as Permit to Work issuer for workshop activities (training provided)What we are looking forProven experience working with cryogenic systems, including inspection and corrective workQualified HGV Technician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)Previous experience as a Workshop Supervisor, Foreman, or Senior Technician within an HGV and/or ADR fleetStrong technical knowledge of HGV systems, diagnostics, and ADR vehicle requirementsGood understanding of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and safe workshop practicesSolid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and manual handlingExperience in incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysisStrong leadership, organisational, and communication skillsIT literate, with experience using fleet or workshop management systemsFull UK Driving Licence (HGV Class 1 desirable; ADR licence advantageous)#LI-MN1Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.SummaryLocation: Worcester, United KingdomType: Full time