Careers with Bakers

Bakers is an excellent company in which to work, with a strong training ethic to ensure that you are always fully equipped to meet our high demands in customer service. 

PCV Drivers- Full and Part-Time Posts

Currently we have driving vacancies available both full time and part-time/ casual posts.  If you already hold a PSV/ PCV licence please download the below application form and return it to:

Mr Geoff Barker, Driver Trainer, Bakers Coaches, The Coach Travel Centre, Prospect Way, Victoria Business Park, Biddulph, ST8 7PL

Previous applicants need not apply.

Driver Application Form

Preferably qualified drivers needed but trainee positions will be considered.

Positions available for bases in Biddulph, Uttoxeter and Coventry.

Should you wish to learn to drive a Bus or Coach please click here for more information or visit our training section.

Service Manager- Full Time Permanent Postition

Job Purpose : Lead the engineering team within busy bus and coach garage, manage resources within budget and time to ensure the provision of sufficient vehicles, of the required standard of reliability, presentation and condition for the operational requirements of the business.

Skills and Experience Required:

A proven track record working as a Manager, Supervisor or Working Charge Hand within the transport industry - ideally buses.
Proven people management skills with the ability to motivate and encourage good performance and take appropriate action with poor performance
Solid computer skills – particularly Excel spreadsheets and MS Outlook or other management tools.
Financial management - experience of budget setting and monitoring, reporting on variances and finding ways to reduce expenditure without sacrificing quality.
A relevant qualification/certificate in Health and Safety Management.

Key Accountabilities:

Day to day operational engineering

Ensure that sufficient clean, reliable and road-worthy vehicles are available throughout the working day for allocation to service.

Regularly review departmental performance and introduce new ideas and bring new external work to improve the function and business incomes.
Ensure that engineering lost mileage is kept to a minimum and take decisive and appropriate action if problems arise.
Oversee the provision of comprehensive engineering support for fleet vehicles both on and off road.
Ensure the team are providing engineering services in as cost effective and efficient manner as possible.


Forward planning and department performance

Ensure that all vehicles are maintained to company, VOSA standards.
Meet deadlines and standards for planned maintenance service, ensuring that both the premises and plant budgets are adhered to.
Plan ahead and have effective scheduling systems for vehicle maintenance to minimise engineering lost mileage.


People Management

Build a high performing engineering team in the garage, in particular leading, coaching and mentoring Working Charge Hands to effectively supervise engineering staff.
Set and communicate clear, well understood team goals and the achievements made against these targets.
Monitor & review the standard and efficiency of engineering work carried out within the garage and put in place appropriate training, coaching and procedures for the team.
Act as a role model and (where appropriate) technical expert for the engineering team, making sure they have the skills and knowledge required for their jobs.
Deal effectively and promptly with people issues, including underperformance, timekeeping and absence or disciplinary matters, in accordance with Company policies.
Liaise with colleagues in Operations to ensure that both functions work together for the overall benefit of the garage.
Effectively manage external contractors and agency temps according to Company guidelines.
Supervise the storeperson in order to maximise stock availability and minimise costs.
Build a good working relationship with local engineering Trade Union Representatives.
Premises, workshop and equipment management.
Ensure that general engineering workshop ‘housekeeping’ and working practices are kept to very high standard.
Ensure that equipment maintenance regimes are kept up to date and items are safe for use.
Ensure all engineering premises are kept tidy and well maintained and any required premises repairs are reported and followed up.


Health and Safety practices

Instil a strong health and safety culture amongst the engineering team with a good understanding of risk assessments, high levels of compliance with procedures and effective use of reporting mechanisms.
Educate engineering staff in safe working practices.
Develop robust H&S processes and monitor these to ensure engineers are working in accordance with Company health and safety procedures.
Ensure staff and contractor compliance with all current legislation, regulations and requirements.
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are conducted, documented and signed off and meet audit standards.
Meet all requirements for H&S reporting.

Financial and budget control

Provide all engineering services within the financial parameters of the garage budget and key performance indicators.
Manage premises budget and identify areas for improvement.
Oversee the cost effective provision of any outsourced services.

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Bakers Coaches is an Equal Opportunities employer.