Workshop Supervisor

National Express are recruiting an experienced Workshop Supervisor, to join our team in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will ensure that all repair, maintenance and servicing of the Company's coaches are effectively planned, monitored and meet Customer, Company and Statutory requirements.

What you'll do:

• Plan and allocate all relevant work programmes; preventative maintenance, in line with quality management system, MOT, modifications and refurbishment, efficiently and effectively to meet relevant performance and budgetary targets
• Manage and update vehicle planning boards
• Ensure all vehicles are regularly serviced, thoroughly maintained and well presented in strict accordance with Company procedures, VOSA requirements and agreed budgets
• Utilizing the VMS system to maximum effect, ensure all reported defects for vehicle/workshop are resolved efficiently and effectively, with minimal effect to the service network, and vehicle safety
• Ensure that all activities are correctly logged within the VMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Review and authorise vehicle repair/maintenance documentation as required prior to releasing vehicles for operational service
• Liaise with third party contractors in respect of warranty repairs
• Ensure the effective supply of parts/stock control systems are in place to comply with Company requirements
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager as required
• As the representative of the engineering function, attend the daily Operations Meeting and brief the engineering team accordingly

What you'll need:

• Working knowledge of all daily site procedures, engineering processes, health and safety regulations, DVSA standards and people management practices
• Understanding of the road passenger transport sector
• Hold or working towards a national or international CPC license or equivalent. IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification
• HND or equivalent in a related subject or relevant working experience at a similar level

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance programme
• Private online GP service

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.