Acocks Green Garage
Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, B27 7TZ

Workshop Planner

Salary: £46,968.56 per Annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38
Closing Date: Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 11:00 pm UTC
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Workshop Planner

National Express have an exciting new role reporting to the Engineering Manager at Acocks Green Garage.

 As a Workshop Planner you will be responsible for ensuring labour resources are utilised fully by matching the demand to the available work hours. 

 

Location: Acocks Green Garage

Schedule: Monday to Friday Days

 

You will be responsible for ensuring that the parts and tooling are available to execute planned work.

The ideal candidate will be a self motivator, able to work collaboratively, focus on detail and performance.

What you’ll do…

  • Plan all maintenance activities to maximise the use of labour, tooling and workshop resources.
  • To create standardised job plans in the Asset Management System including authorised amendments to plans in the system.
  • Verify all planning in the system and ensure work orders are generated and allocated appropriately, ensuring no vehicles run in service without a valid VI, MOT, TAX or overdue VEM.
  • Work collaboratively with Team Leaders,to ensure that all labour resources are fully utilised, maximising their skillset.
  • Plan workshop activities to allow for the release of personnel for required training and development, managing holiday requests for the depot and ensure that adequate labour resources are available at all times.
  • To nurture a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • To proactively support and cover for the SCO where workload dictates.

 

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

  • Company pension
  • Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
  • Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner on the National Express network
  • Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
  • Free access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
  • Private online GP service
  • Endless opportunities to progress and undertake further qualifications and training

 

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.

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.

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Workshop Planner
Salary: £46,968.56 per Annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
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