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 mechanical engineering bus depot Workshop Manager will support and stand in for the Engineering Manager, overseeing engineering performance at the depot, including fleet and environmental management, while ensuring compliance with legislative and policy standards. They will engage with frontline staff through clear communication and recognition, fostering a positive work environment. The role involves detailed job preparation, planning and estimating work times, and aligning manpower with workload capacity. Additionally, the workshop manager will implement technical standards to ensure jobs are completed consistently and efficiently within the depot's governance framework.

Role responsibilities:

• You will manage the bus depot mechanical engineering team in accordance with FirstGroup policies, standard operating procedures, and all relevant legislation.
• You will work with the training function to ensure that engineering teams are competently trained, and to achieve agreed establishment requirements. 
• Your role is to support the induction and development of an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team, nurturing an innovative and continuous improvement culture.
• Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy.
• Work alongside the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock, including accurate and timely processing of warranty claims.
• Perform regular audits to confirm compliance with legislative and company standards

Salary per annum: £46,000.00

About you 

• You must have a minimum NVQ Level 3 mechanical engineering or equivalent  qualification.
• Have you got workshop supervisor or management experience in a mechanics, HGV or PSV, van, coach or bus capacity?
• Do you have experience using computer-aided engineering planning platforms?
• Have you got experience using System Applications and Products (SAP) software?
• You must be a UK resident
• You must have a valid UK drivers licence
• Must have flexibility to cover shifts as and when needed.

 Rewards & Benefits

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family 
• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being 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.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.