Regional Service Manager

“We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.”

​​​​​​​Purpose of Post:

To construct, control and facilitate the provision of a high quality after sales service to the Wright’s customer base and be instrumental in Wrightbus becoming established as the preferred supplier of bus products.

Key Tasks:

• Management and ongoing development of aftersales service support.
• Act as the interface between Wrightbus and the customer.
• Delivery of high-quality technical support service to our customer base and ensure that all tech-nical (and parts) issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure that all vehicle availability targets are met, and that vehicle downtime is kept to industry minimum levels.
• Manage all manufacturer warranty and campaign claims that are processed within the correct timescale.
• Continuous analysis of system data and field service issues collected from in service customer vehicles and feedback of key product issues to Product Development.
• Support Product Development regarding the ongoing refinement of vehicle parameters, capabili-ties, and customer intentions for vehicles.
• Implement the required support mechanisms for new products and technologies.
• Compile and issue a daily VOR status report for our key customers as well as manage the daily tasks undertaken by our Mobile Support Engineers.
• Liaise with Tier 1 suppliers to ensure vehicles are repaired in a timely manner.
• To undertake any other duties as required.

General Role Expectations:

• This job description provides guidelines for the Regional Service Manager and may evolve in line with organisational needs and changes. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and merit-based selection, fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. The RSM as a leader within our organisation will also be required to:
• Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3/City and Guilds parts, 1, 2, and 3 in Vehicle Engineering or equivalent. OR at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in bus or automotive industry.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experienced in the bus industry with a sound knowledge of bus engineering. Proven experience in managing field-based staff / contractors.
• Knowledge in organising / coordinating cam-paign reworks. Experience in compiling and submitting reports.
• Experience in meeting with customer’s / project partners. Extensive experience in providing technical training to customer representatives, on either a formal or informal basis.
• Body and Chassis experience, Electrical experience and ability to read electrical drawings / node schedules ect.
• Multiplex, Xentry, Wabco systems experience.
• Ability to meet and exceed targets in all areas of the business including productivity, quality, revenue, cost etc.
• Strong technical background with the ability to diagnose and repair faults efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent people management skills. Strong communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• HND / HNC or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Management.

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