DSV Equipment seeks Workshop Manager in Gothenburg!

If you have sound technical experience from the trailer industry and the thrive on taking responsibility, you can forward your career at DSV Equipment as a Workshop Manager in Gothenburg. The DSV workshop in Gothenburg is a well-equipped and a best-in-class workshop for trailer repair and maintenance, including MOT, chassi guidelines and bodywork. The current team consists of 15 mechanics and 2 assistants workning in the workshop in Gothenburg.

Customer focus
At DSV Equipment we are seeking a Workshop Manager who is ambitious and self-driven with a willingness to run the workshop like its own.

Every day will present new challenges and we trust you to be able to handle them.

In this position you are responsible for the daily workshop operation and workshop results.

Your daily tasks 

• Organize the daily planning and manage all activities in the workshop
• Manage and prioritize the incoming workload and consults with DSV Equipment center or external customers
• Use your sound technical knowledge to coach and develop the mechanic team
• Responsible for time consumption and reporting of hours; you minimize trailer downtime by identifying the most efficient and economical repair method
• Follow-up on workshop KPIs
• Prepare job cards and invoice correctly and book them in before end of the month
• Maintain and extend our customer base
• Schedule the Roadside Assistance Van for on-site maintenance and repair and handle breakdowns within an area of 200 kilometers from the workplace locations
• Management responsibility for the workshop assistant and mechanics in the department
• Ensure all workshop and roadside assistance services are properly performed within DSV guidelines
   

As some of your key challenges is being aware of intercultural differences. It is essential that you have motivation, drive and courage to lead different types of employees. What is more, is

that we value your "can do" attitude, reliability and flexibility.

What will you bring? 
At least 5+ years of experience from the Trailer/Truck industry – or equivalent
Previous experience of workshop management
Sound technical knowledge
Have a customer and team centric mindset
Proactivity and self-confident in decision making
Have sound English skills and international mindset
Enjoy working in a busy and dynamic environment

DSV Equipment 

You’ll be part of the global success of DSV who is the number a leading freight forwarding company globally. DSV Equipment rents out different types of trailers to other DSV departments across Europe. In the five DSV Workshops we provide a best-in-class service for all DSV customers and hauliers. The workshops are strategically located at transport hotspots in Denmark, Sweden, and The Netherlands.The flat organizational structure and informal working environment in DSV Equipment creates a culture based on ownership, engagement, and a sense of responsibility. We are growing and looking for people who want to grow with us. We offer a challenging job in an international environment, with a good condition.

Start your career! 

If you recognize yourself in the description and are ready to begin a career in DSV please send your CV including covering letter.  For questions regarding the position, reach out to Patrik Tjernberg at,  +46 735665535

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