Workshop Manager

121 Bluebird Buses Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Inverness Depot is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a skilled team of engineers, technicians and cleaners. You will oversee maintenance and servicing, ensuring all vehicles are clean, safe and road-ready, while promoting a constructive, inclusive working environment.

You will work with the Engineering Manager to plan, prioritise, and drive continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or automotive.
• Experience managing a workshop or technical team.
• Strong understanding of PCV operations.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• People-centred leadership with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles
• Scheduling and prioritising vehicle maintenance and servicing activities
• Supporting team development, identifying training needs and fostering continuous improvement
• Quality checking vehicles after maintenance to ensure high standards are met
• Upholding health, safety and environmental standards in line with legislation and Stagecoach policy

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Bodywork knowledge

PCV operations

Health & safety

Planning and analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical/auto)

Job description

Salary Salary dependant on experience

As Workshop Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring our fleet is clean, safe, and road-ready.

Working alongside the Engineering Manager, you'll lead and support a diverse team of skilled colleagues, including Engineers, Technicians and Cleaners, creating a positive environment where people thrive.

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles
• Scheduling and prioritising vehicle maintenance and servicing activities
• Supporting team development, identifying training needs and fostering continuous improvement
• Quality checking vehicles after maintenance to ensure high standards are met
• Upholding health, safety and environmental standards in line with legislation and Stagecoach policy

What we're looking for

• Relevant engineering experience, including mechanical, electrical and bodywork knowledge
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant engineering field (mechanical or automotive)
• Experience managing or supervising a workshop or technical team, and a strong understanding of PCV operations
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices and regulatory standards
• A people-centred approach to leadership, with strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to plan, analyse, and make confident decisions in a dynamic environment

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Inverness Depot 1 Seafield Road Inverness IV1 1SG

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK's #1 bus company. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK's largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.