Workshop Operations Manager

1 day ago


Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom Alexander Dennis Limited Full time

Workshop Controller Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workshop Controller to join our team at Alexander Dennis Limited. As a key member of our workshop operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the profitability of our workshops while delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee vehicle repairs, including chargeable and warranty work, with a focus on growing the business year on year.
  • Supervise the workshop, optimising labour capacity, and controlling indirect costs to maximise both efficiency and profit.
  • Guide and support our productive staff to meet and exceed management and business targets.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe operating environment in the workshop.
  • Liaise with Parts staff and Sales Engineers/Commercial Management to ensure timely delivery of completed work to customers.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with customers by keeping them advised on progress on repairs.
  • Manage, comply, and promote the company's Health & Safety and ISO Quality policies and procedures.
  • Be reliable, flexible, and self-motivated with a positive attitude to fellow workers and customers.

Requirements:

  • Experienced in vehicle repairs to an industry standard through on-the-job training and/or professional qualifications.
  • Full driving license.
  • Vocational PSV or HGV licenses an advantage.
  • Experienced in either PCV or HGV repair and maintenance environments.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Management experience with strong leadership and motivational skills.
  • Ability to plan to meet delivery deadlines and promises.
  • Good understanding of Bus Coach & commercial vehicle systems.
  • To be able to demonstrate, understand, and be compliant in vehicle maintenance procedures and VOSA Standards.
  • To be conversant in the various Body/mechanical repair techniques.
  • A good understanding in vehicle electrical systems.

Why Work with Us:

We offer a competitive compensation package, a 37-hour working week with opportunities for overtime paid at enhanced rates, flexible working options, and a half-day on a Friday. We also provide access to training and development programmes, generous annual leave, enhanced maternity pay, a pension scheme, free on-site parking, and a range of other benefits.

About Us:

Alexander Dennis Limited is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck buses and is the UK's largest bus manufacturer. We are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world through our Sustainability Pledge. We are a diverse, dynamic, and resourceful team that embraces challenges every day.



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