Workshop Manager

Stagecoach Group plc; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK public transportation company is seeking a Workshop Manager for their Liverpool depot. You will oversee the maintenance of a fleet of buses, ensuring daily service targets are met, promoting safety, and motivating your team. Ideal candidates will possess a professional engineering qualification and have a passion for continuous improvement. The role offers a salary of £45,892 per annum along with great benefits including free travel on company buses.

Benefits

Job security

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge to assist teams in diagnosing and rectifying issues.
• Ability to motivate staff and maintain high standards.
• Focus on continuous improvement and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily service targets and maintenance tasks are met.
• Control daily workshop loading and monitor health & safety practices.
• Communicate daily targets and action plans to staff.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Motivational skills

Education

Professional engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary

Salary - £45,892 Per Annum

Are you ready to take your career up a gear?

We’re on the lookout for a Workshop Manager to join us at Stagecoach Gillmoss where we operate a fleet of around 140 buses.

As Workshop Manager, you’ll be ready to roll your sleeves up for a rewarding role that doesn’t just help people get from A to B – you help communities stay connected.

Your contribution could truly drive our business forward.

What you’ll do

• You will ensure that daily service targets are met, and all maintenance tasks are completed to exacting standards.
• Through first-line supervision, you will control daily workshop loading, monitor H&S practices and ensure buses are in top condition for our customers.
• You will communicate targets and action plans to staff each day via briefing sessions with the emphasis on improved reliability.
• You will also be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance; ensuring premises are secure, cleaned and safe for staff and visitors.

What we need from you

A firm technical knowledge is key, as you will be first port of call to assist our teams diagnosing and rectifying complex issues.

The role demands someone with energy, enthusiasm and the ability to motivate staff to meet the targets and the high standards we set for the maintenance and cleaning of our buses and to ensure that they are available for the deadlines required for the daily operation of our bus services.

You should possess an appropriate professional engineering qualification, have an eye for detail and have a passion for continuous improvement.

Why work with us

• Job security – we’ve been going since 1980, we turn over £1.3bn and we’re not planning on hanging our boots up anytime soon!
• Free travel – for you and your companion on our buses. That means on your days off you can be off shopping for free without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city without paying a fortune in petrol or train fares!
• A great regular income and great benefits – £45,892 per annum
• Plus a good pension scheme to look after you after you’ve hung up your tools.

If you want come and work for a passionate team, and a recognised name, then click apply.

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:

Stagecoach Gillmoss Bus Depot East Lancashire Road, Gillmoss Liverpool L11 0BB