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, Working knowledge of all daily site procedures, engineering processes, health and safety regulations, DVSA standards and people management practices, To be recognised as a Master Driver, you will have progressed from professional to an advanced driver, whilst maintaining an elevated level of safe driving and excellent customer service.
As a Master Driver you will be an IAM member, which brings many additional benefits including discounted breakdown cover, potential reductions on car, motorcycle and home insurance along with savings on many other lifestyle purchases . Company info Website https://careers.nationalexpress.com


• 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
  
  Progression Opportunities
Join us on the journey, we offer a variety of careers pathways and progression opportunities. We support and nurture our employees to become specialists in their chosen field and to learn all areas of the business. Customer Service at National Express Working in customer services at National Express, you will have a passion to provide exceptional customer service, a proactive attitude, and the determination to make an enormous difference to the people and the communities we serve. Whether it's face to face, over the phone or via our social networks, our customer service teams play a vital role in ensuring that our customers have the experience they deserve. Excellence in People Development Award National Express has achieved the Excellence in People Development Award for it's Master Driver Programme by Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.


• 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.