Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a skilled team to ensure top-notch vehicle maintenance and fleet availability.
  • Company: Join one of London’s leading bus operators with a focus on engineering excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Be part of a high-performing team in a vital public transport sector.
  • Why this job: Step into a senior role while staying hands-on in the engineering operations.
  • Qualifications: Experience in workshop management or engineering supervision is essential.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Manager, Service Manager or Engineering Supervisor to join one of London’s leading bus operators as an Assistant Engineering Manager (AEM). This is an ideal next step for an ambitious engineering professional looking to progress into senior management whilst remaining close to the PSV / PCV day-to-day operation.

You’ll play a key role in leading a busy PSV engineering department, ensuring maximum fleet availability, maintaining the highest engineering standards and developing a high-performing workshop team within one of London’s largest passenger transport operations.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day engineering operation, ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards. You’ll work closely with workshop teams and operations to maximise fleet availability, minimise downtime and deliver an exceptional service to passengers across the London network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of skilled technicians and workshop supervisors
  • Maximise fleet availability through effective maintenance planning
  • Ensure all servicing, inspections and repairs are completed to DVSA standards
  • Oversee MOT preparation and statutory compliance
  • Drive workshop productivity, efficiency and cost control
  • Respond quickly to vehicle defects and breakdowns

Workshop Manager employer: Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd

Join one of London’s leading bus operators as a Workshop Manager and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional passenger transport services. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values innovation and teamwork. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city, where your contributions directly impact the daily lives of commuters while advancing your career in a thriving engineering environment.

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd

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Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Workshop Manager

Leadership Skills
Team Management
Fleet Management
Maintenance Planning
DVSA Standards Compliance
MOT Preparation
Workshop Productivity