Workshop Manager – Pulhams Coaches, Bourton-on-the-Water
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced workshop manager to lead our team of engineers at Pulhams. Reporting to the Area Engineering Manager, you'll form part of our depot leadership team at the heart of delivering vital transport services across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and beyond.
· Salary of up to £60,000 per annum
· Monday – Friday day shift pattern
· 33 days annual leave
· Training courses available with opportunities for career progression
You'll ensure the smooth running of the engineering function at Pulhams Depot. The operation and fleet have grown significantly in recent years to over 130 buses & coaches. You'llneed to maximise productivity for optimum service delivery, whilst providing strong leadership and guidance to team of 10 multi-skilled engineering colleagues.
We're looking for someone with an in-depth knowledge of heavy/commercial vehicle maintenance, a strong understanding of DVSA standards and experience in similar management or supervisor roles within the transport sector. It's busy workshop and the role can be challenging, fast paced and incredibly rewarding.
Aside from the satisfaction of helping deliver vital services in your community, there's loads of reasons to join the Pulhams team…
· Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 33 days holidays (includes bank holidays) and a range of money-saving opportunities such as discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions
· Free travel for you and a companion on our buses & coaches. Includes all Go Ahead Group buses (Pulhams, Oxford Bus Company & Thames Travel) in this area, Oxford to Heathrow / Gatwick services, Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire & Oxfordshire and Oxford Tube services
· Training –training available to reinforce your existing skills and develop new areas of expertise
· Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people to help manage and maintain our fleet of vehicles
· A safe environment – we operate from a modern, purpose-built workshop facility which we continue to invest in. As you'd expect, we provide boots, overalls and any specialist equipment so you can always complete the job safely
· UK-wide opportunities whereby if you're moving out of choice or circumstance, you can transfer to a new location. Go Ahead operate bus and other transport services across the UK, as well as overseas. There may also secondment opportunities from time-to-time
· Career development – if you've got the ambition, we can provide training & development courses that could see you rise to more senior technical and management positions
· A great working environment for everyonewith loads of opportunity to make new friends within a great group of workmates & managers who work hard to create fantastic places to work
· Many other benefits such as an employee assistance programme to support you through any health & wellbeing, financial or other personal issues through a confidential 24-hour service, and access to the HAPI app for exclusive retail, travel & leisure discounts & offers.
The recruitment process is very simple – you apply with your CV & cover letter / statement, we'll review, give you a call and then get you in for an interview & a tour of the depot, and that's it We are looking to schedule interviews for the last week in October.
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We're part of Go-Ahead, a leading international public transport company connecting customers with reliable, punctual and welcoming services, that are accessible to all. We connect billions of customers and their communities on our essential bus and rail services operating in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Singapore and Australia. Our people work in partnership with suppliers, local communities and governments to innovate, invest and always improve our service to customers. With a focus on the future, we are proud to be leading the transition towards a zero-emission fleet with a clear plan to reach net zero by 2045.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you have an NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance Qualification (or equivalent)?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/10/2025