Workshop Manager: Fleet Safety & Team Leadership

Stagecoach Bus; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Bus in Inverness is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers, technicians and cleaners, ensuring our fleet is clean, safe and road-ready.

Working alongside the Engineering Manager, you’ll plan maintenance, prioritise servicing, and develop colleagues while driving continuous improvement. Based at Inverness Depot, 1 Seafield Road, Inverness IV1 1SG, this hands-on leadership role focuses on safe procedures and high vehicle standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Experience managing or supervising a workshop or technical team.
• Strong understanding of PCV operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulatory standards.
• People-centred leadership with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to plan, analyse, and make confident decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership / supervision

Health & safety knowledge

PCV operations understanding

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/automotive

Job description

Stagecoach Bus in Inverness is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers, technicians and cleaners, ensuring our fleet is clean, safe and road-ready.

Working alongside the Engineering Manager, you’ll plan maintenance, prioritise servicing, and develop colleagues while driving continuous improvement. Based at Inverness Depot, 1 Seafield Road, Inverness IV1 1SG, this hands-on leadership role focuses on safe procedures and high vehicle standards.