Workshop Supervisor; Bus & Coach

Position: Workshop Supervisor (Bus & Coach)
Workshop Supervisor (Bus & Coach) - Full-time, Permanent

My client (Bus & Coach Transport) is looking for a capable, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to take day-to-day ownership of the workshop and fleet maintenance operation. You'll split your time between supervising/organising the workshop and carrying out hands-on maintenance, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for service. This is a key role with real autonomy and genuine opportunities to progress as the business grows.

Key responsibilities

Run the workshop day-to-day with a strong focus on safety, compliance and service delivery

Plan workloads, allocate jobs and prioritise repairs/PMI work to maximise fleet availability

Supervise and support a small workshop team (2 people), ensuring quality standards are met

Carry out diagnostics, repairs, servicing and associated workshop tasks on buses/coaches (PCV)

Maintain accurate records: maintenance documentation, job cards, parts usage and admin

Manage parts/consumables ordering and stock control; liaise with suppliers

Work closely with the Operations Director on workshop needs and input into purchasing additional vehicles

Identify improvements to processes, uptime, cost control and preventative maintenance planning

Working hours / pattern

40 hours per week, offered as either a 4-day compressed week or 5 days (Mon-Fri)

Depot operating hours: 06:30-17:30 (workshop cover planned within these hours)

Additional hours may be required at times (agreed in advance) and paid or taken as TIL

Salary & benefits

£50,000 starting salary

4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service, plus bank holidays

Company pension and standard benefits

Free parking, company workshop van allocated

Regular job training provided (Cat D training available if required)

Essential requirements

Vehicle maintenance experience (ideally PCV bus/coach or HGV)

Able to lead a small team and organise a busy workshop schedule

Strong safety mindset and attention to detail (records, quality checks)

Comfortable balancing admin tasks with hands-on work

Clear communication with operations and management

Desirable

Cat D (PCV) licence (training provided if not held)

NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PCV Maintenance (or equivalent)

Experience with parts purchasing, planning and supplier management