Welcome to First Bus Engineering
We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.
About the role
The Workshop Manager will oversee engineering operations at the depot, including fleet and environmental management, ensuring compliance with regulations. They'll engage with frontline staff, fostering effective communication and recognition. Operating within the Divisional Engineering Steering Group's framework, they'll ensure depot adherence to standard policies and procedures.
Role Specifics
1. Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet, ensuring vehicles comply with all statutory regulations
2. Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team
3. Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on the day absence
4. Ensure the availability of vehicles in line with operational requirements
5. Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
6. Maintain depot plant and equipment
7. Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management
8. Ensure a comprehensive hand-over and coordination across shifts
9. Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy
10. Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members, fostering excellent working relationships to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services
11. Comply with requisition to pay procedures and delegated authorities
12. Ensure an effective working relationship with recognised trade union representatives and officials
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Working hours: 38hrs p/w
Salary pay: £48,000
About you
13. Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2)?
14. Have you got workshop supervisor or management experience in a mechanics, HGV or PSV, van, coach or bus capacity?
15. Are you proficient in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders?
16. Are you willing to undertake any training and development activities at the request of the line manager?
17. Do you have experience using computer-aided engineering planning platforms?
18. Have you got experience using System Applications and Products (SAP) software?
Rewards & Benefits
19. Free travel on our buses for you and your family
20. First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
21. £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
22. Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
23. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
24. Cycle to work scheme
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.