Job Description
Workshop Supervisor (Bus & Coach) - Full-time, Permanent
My client (Bus & Coach Transport) is looking for a capable, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to take day-to-day ownership of the workshop and fleet maintenance operation. You'll split your time between supervising/organising the workshop and carrying out hands-on maintenance, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for service. This is a key role with real autonomy and genuine opportunities to progress as the business grows.
Key responsibilities
* Run the workshop day-to-day with a strong focus on safety, compliance and service delivery
* Plan workloads, allocate jobs and prioritise repairs/PMI work to maximise fleet availability
* Supervise and support a small workshop team (2 people), ensuring quality standards are met
* Carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing and associated workshop tasks on buses/coaches (PCV)
* Maintain accurate records: maintenance documentation, job cards, parts usage and admin
* Manage parts/consumables ordering and stock control; liaise with suppliers
* Work closely with the Operations Director on workshop needs and input into purchasing additional vehicles
* Identify improvements to processes, uptime, cost control and preventative maintenance planning
Working hours / pattern
* 40 hours per week, offered as either a 4-day compressed week or 5 days (Mon-Fri)
* Depot operating hours: 06:30-17:30 (workshop cover planned within these hours)
* Additional hours may be required at times (agreed in advance) and paid or taken as TIL
Salary & benefits
* £50,000 starting salary
* 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service, plus bank holidays
* Company pension and standard benefits
* Free parking, company workshop van allocated
* Regular job training provided (Cat D training available if required)
Essential requirements
* Vehicle maintenance experience (ideally PCV bus/coach or HGV)
* Able to lead a small team and organise a busy workshop schedule
* Strong safety mindset and attention to detail (records, quality checks)
* Comfortable balancing admin tasks with hands-on work
* Clear communication with operations and management
Desirable
* Cat D (PCV) licence (training provided if not held)
* NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PCV Maintenance (or equivalent)
* Experience with parts purchasing, planning and supplier management
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