Workshop Manager

491 Lincolnshire Road Car Company Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

491 Lincolnshire Road Car Company Limited is seeking a Workshop Manager for their Preston location. The role focuses on ensuring maintenance excellence and motivating staff to meet operational targets. With a salary of £45,251, reflective of industry standards, this position offers job security, free travel benefits, and a great pension scheme, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Free travel for employee and companion

Job security

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Possess a firm technical knowledge to assist teams in diagnosing and rectifying issues.
• Ability to motivate staff to meet targets and maintain high standards.
• Passion for continuous improvement and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily service targets are met and maintenance tasks are completed to exacting standards.
• Control daily workshop loading, monitor health & safety practices, and ensure buses are in top condition.
• Communicate targets and action plans to staff via daily briefing sessions.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Motivation

Continuous improvement

Education

Professional engineering qualification

Job description

Please confirm that you are happy to continue on this basis.

Are you ready to take your career up a gear?

We’re on the lookout for a Workshop Manager to join us at Stagecoach Preston where we operate a fleet of around 126 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 – £45,251 per annum
• P lus a good pension scheme to look after you after you’ve hung up your tools.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

If you want to 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:

Preston Bus Garage Selborne Street Preston PR1 4LB

Salary

To Be Agreed

Are you ready to take your career up a gear?

We’re on the lookout for a Workshop Manager to join us at Stagecoach Preston where we operate a fleet of around 126 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 – £45,251 per annum
• P lus a good pension scheme to look after you after you’ve hung up your tools.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

If you want to 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:

Preston Bus Garage Selborne Street Preston PR1 4LB

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