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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 repairs
Supervise, provide mentorship, and develop workshop technicians
Plan and coordinate servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and defect repairs for ADR vehicles and trailers
Ensure compliance with DVSA, ADR, PUWER, LOLER, and company standards
Carry out quality checks to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and legally compliant
Lead job scheduling to minimise vehicle downtime
Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
Liaise with transport teams, drivers, and external suppliers
Handle parts, stock levels, and workshop consumables
Promote safety through audits, toolbox talks, briefings, and initiatives for improvement
Ensure HSE compliance and lead in‑house BSP activities
Act as Permit to Work issuer for workshop activities (training provided)
What we are looking for
Proven experience working with cryogenic systems, including inspection and corrective work
Qualified 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 fleet
Strong technical knowledge of HGV systems, diagnostics, and ADR vehicle requirements
Good understanding of DVSA regulations, Operator Licence compliance, and safe workshop practices
Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and manual handling
Experience in incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
IT literate, with experience using fleet or workshop management systems
Full UK Driving Licence (HGV Class 1 desirable; ADR licence advantageous)
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Founded 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.
