Alexander Dennis
Automotive
WorkshopManager
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“Workshop Manager at Alexander Dennis. Skills: Workshop operation, Team coordination, Quality repairs. Lead workshop operation. Coordinate teams”
What You'll Achieve.
High labour efficiency; Quality repairs; Customer expectations met; Jobs completed on time
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PCV or HGV repair and maintenance environments experience, Vehicle systems understanding, Repair techniques knowledge, VOSA standards knowledge, Maintenance procedures knowledge, Accurate administration maintenance, Documentation maintenance
Nice to Have
PSV vocational licences, HGV vocational licences, College-based technical training, Recognised industry qualifications, Vehicle electrical systems understanding
What You'll Do.
Lead workshop operation
Maintain labour efficiency
Deliver quality repairs
Meet customer expectations
Ensure jobs completed on time
Maintain customer communication
Uphold safety standards
Uphold housekeeping standards
Uphold compliance standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Parts teams; Sales Engineers; Commercial teams; Contractors
Communication Scope
Effective communicator
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Workshop Manager** **Location** : Harlow **Our Vision & Why It Matters** At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. **What You’ll Do ** As our Workshop Manager at Harlow, you’ll play a key role in leading the smooth, safe and efficient running of our workshop operation. You’ll coordinate teams across Coachbuilding, Refurb, Paintshop and Contractors to maintain high labour efficiency, deliver quality repairs, and meet customer expectations. You’ll work closely with Parts, Sales Engineers and Commercial teams to ensure jobs are completed on time, all while maintaining excellent communication with customers and upholding high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance. **What We’re Looking For ** We’re looking for someone with strong experience within PCV or HGV repair and maintenance environments who thrives in a fast‑paced operational setting. You’ll be an effective communicator, a confident people leader, and someone who can plan ahead to meet deadlines. A good understanding of vehicle systems, repair techniques, VOSA standards and maintenance procedures is essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate administration and documentation. **Bonus if you have:** * PSV or HGV vocational licences * College‑based technical training or recognised industry qualifications * Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems **What We Offer** Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: **Impact** : Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. **Development & Growth**: Training programmes, mentorship, oppo
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