Workshop Manager Nights

Transportukbus; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free TfL travel for employee & guest

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Transport UK London Bus is seeking a Workshop Manager for nights to lead the engineering workshop team at the Twickenham Depot, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with legal requirements. The role reports to the Fleet Manager and oversees contractor performance and quality inspections.

The ideal candidate has PSV maintenance qualifications (level 3 or level 2 with 5 years of hands-on PSV workshop experience), strong leadership, IRTEC eligibility, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Level 3 PSV maintenance and repair or Level 2 with 5 years recent PSV workshop experience.
• Leadership experience with engineering teams and workshops.
• IRTEC license required (must pass within probation).

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering workshop activities during night shift for safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with road passenger transport regulations and company policies.
• Oversee external contractors and audit performance against ISO 9001/HS&E standards.
• Lead quality inspections of vehicles and staff work, with monthly fleet audits.
• Address defects promptly to maintain service reliability and safety.
• Monitor reliability and ensure remedial actions are implemented swiftly.
• Report deficiencies to Fleet Manager and foster proactive compliance.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Transport sector knowledge

Leadership

Communication

IRTEC license knowledge

Flexible hours

Mentoring

Team motivation

Education

PSV maintenance/repair level 3

PSV workshop experience level 2 with 5 years

Job description

Workshop Manager Nights

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Twickenham Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Description

Engineering Workshop Managers at Transport UK London Bus play a crucial role at the front line of delivering an efficient, safe and reliable bus network. Full people management responsibilities for the engineering team and all workshop activities within the managed shift.

Ensuring and where applicable health and safety and environmental policies are upheld by vigilant monitoring and where shortcomings are identified relayed to the Fleet Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• An excellent understanding of the road passenger transport sector, including all relevant legal and external regulations and requirements for the safe operation of passenger carrying vehicles.
• Ensuring that all external contractors are managed efficiently and safely
  Report to the Fleet Manager any discrepancies found during the shift relating to ISO 9001 system or HS&E policy.
• Undertake through supervision, vehicle and staff quality inspections to confirm the standard of engineering maintenance work meets the Company/Engineering Policy standards ensuring a minimum of 10% of the fleet is audited each month and Action plans implemented where necessary that will promptly address problems highlighted.
• Ensure all reported defects for vehicles/buildings/plant etc. is resolved as efficiently and effectively as possible, with no effect to the service network, and vehicle safety.
• Monitor vehicle reliability and identify problems, ensuring successful remedial action is taken in order that service failure does not exceed the prescribed targets.
• Report to the Fleet Manager any deficiencies relating to company Workshop/Depot plant and equipment to ensure that they are adequately maintained and meet Company and Legal targets.
• Have a proactive attitude to non- compliance issues.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• An excellent understanding of the road passenger transport sector, including all relevant legal and external regulations and requirements for the safe operation of passenger carrying vehicles.
• Level 3 qualifications in PSV maintenance and repair or level 2 qualifications with 5 years recent PSV workshop experience in maintenance and repair.
• Have a passion to lead by example while motivating and developing teams to achieve high standards of performance.
• Have current vehicle inspector IRTEC license or must pass within probationary period.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Be able to lead and motivate a team to produce high quality work.
• Be able to mentor and develop individuals.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the business and work in a collaborative manner.

Benefits

• Free travel on all TfL routes for you and a friend or family member (once you’ve worked with us for three months)
• Free online and face-to-face counselling, legal advice and more through our employee assistance programme
• Our contributory pension scheme – you put in 5% of your salary each month and we’ll add 3% on top. Our pensions also include a death-in-service benefit which pays out a tax-free lump sum if you die while you’re employed by us
• Life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme)
• Employee benefits from shops and retailers – including Apple, Adidas, Nike, Vue, Odeon, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more