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 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:
1. You will manage the depot engineering team in accordance with FirstGroup policies, standard operating procedures, and all relevant legislation.
2. Work with the Training function to ensure that engineering teams are competently trained, and to achieve agreed establish...