Workshop Planner

We have new opportunities within our Engineering team, for an organised and collaborative individual with experience in demand planning and a passion for continuous improvement. You could be part of our inclusive team, working behind the scenes to plan all maintenance activities to maximise the use of our Technician’s skills, tooling and workshop resources to enhance productivity.

Whether you are used to a Workshop Environment or you are looking for a new challenge, National Express Engineering offers an excellent opportunity for anyone with the right skills and understanding of demand planning. So, join us on the journey!

You will be managing the Supply Chain Officer and working collaboratively to ensure that all parts and resources are available on-time, everytime! By joining the team, you will also play a key role in the introduction of our new world-class digital workshop system that will provide Technicians with more data and insight about our vehicles, maintenance and inventory usage. 

What you will need:

• Experienced in resource planning
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Competent IT skills 
• A good level of numeracy and communication skills
• Ability to collate clear and definitive reports for managers at all levels

What we offer:

• £40,000 salary
• 38hrs per week
• A company pension 
• Life Assurance
• 25 days paid annual leave 
• Company Sick Pay 
• Opportunities for career progression
• A free National Express West Midlands bus pass for you and your partner
• Free nationwide National Express coach travel for you and 50% discount for friends and family
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• 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 aid your health and wellbeing
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle2Work scheme
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

We are passionate about supporting and developing our Engineering team, and providing opportunities for career progression. Our comprehensive training and development framework includes: 

• Face-to-face Coaching
• Mindset for Success
• Reliability Engineer and Demand Planning

At National Express we are really proud of our Health and Safety record. Part of our requirements is that we operate a Drugs & Alcohol Policy. As part of the initial assessment we complete drug and alcohol testing, and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

Join us on the Journey... Apply Today