Defect manager Work, Jobs in Takeley, Ess (with Salaries)

Duty Manager
Coach Travel Group —Stansted Airport
- £38,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
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Contracts Manager
Maydencroft Limited —Letchworth
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Transport Manager
Kinaxia Transport & Warehousing —Colchester
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Site Manager
Renewables —Cambridge
- £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Contracts
- Construction experience
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Plant Technician
North Air —Stansted
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Operations Manager
Online Lubricants Ltd —Barking and Dagenham
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Quality Improvement & Capability Manager
MBDA —Stevenage
- £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- APIs
- Free parking
Assistant Engineering Manager
Arriva London North Limited —London
- £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Vehicle Progressor
Vanwise Group Limited —Harlow
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
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Project Manager
Graphcore —Cambridge
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- AI
Maintenance Manager
Chelmsford Manor Care Home —Chelmsford
- £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Operations Manager
Equans —Edmonton
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Trackway Operative
Generator Power —Stevenage
- From £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Driving
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Quality Manager
Mettler Toledo —Royston
- Data analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
Site Quality Manager
4BG Group —Sudbury
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Quality control
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Drivers - Passenger Transport & Dial a Ride
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £13.06 - £13.26 an hour
- English
- Driving
- Communication skills
Lifting Equipment Inspection Supervisor (Internal)
Rigging Team —Stevenage
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Senior Administrative Officer - Accredited Programmes - Essex - East of England
HM Prison & Probation Service —Chelmsford
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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M&E Engineer
Emcor —Cambridge
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Paint prepper
Catering and Exhibition ltd —Sudbury
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
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Duty Manager

Coach Travel Group
Stansted Airport

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £46,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension

Qualifications

Logistics
Analysis skills
Transportation management systems
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

The Duty Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day control and coordination of transport operations in Stansted. Acting as a central point of operational control, the role supports service delivery, compliance, and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.

Working as part of a rotating rota alongside the Operations Management team, the Duty Manager is responsible for monitoring live services, responding to operational challenges, and making timely decisions to minimise disruption and protect the customer experience.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring confidence, resilience, clear communication, and the ability to act independently when issues arise, including during out-of-hours periods.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Control & Decision-Making

Monitor daily service delivery and respond promptly to issues including delays, vehicle defects, and staff shortages
Make independent, real-time operational decisions to maintain service continuity
Remain calm and effective under pressure when managing incidents or disruptions
Adjust duties, vehicles, and schedules in line with driver hours regulations and working time legislation
Provide regular operational updates to Operations Management
Escalate complex, high-risk, or serious issues in line with agreed processes
Provide out-of-hours operational control across the London & South East region
Maintain awareness of available resources and identify opportunities to support additional work across the region

Driver Liaison & Engagement

Act as the primary point of contact for driving staff during duty periods
Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with drivers, providing instruction and guidance where required
Build and maintain positive working relationships with drivers through regular engagement
Promote high standards of professionalism, vehicle presentation, and depot cleanliness
Support drivers in resolving operational issues quickly and professionally
Lead investigations into complaints, driver conduct matters, or potential capability concerns

Customer Experience

Take proactive steps to prevent or minimise service disruption wherever possible
Ensure any unavoidable disruption is managed in a way that protects the customer experience
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and customers when operational changes impact services

Compliance & Record Keeping

Ensure all operational decisions comply with driver hours regulations and legal requirements
Maintain accurate and timely operational records
Act as a final check to ensure all job data is correct, including report times, vehicle allocations, passenger numbers, and access requirements
Ensure driver packs are fully prepared with correct passes, completed documentation, and cards
Monitor daily vehicle movements, record delays, and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
Use company systems and software to record incidents, changes, and operational updates
Monitor and respond to Samsara driver behaviour events in line with company policy

Teamwork & Communication

Work closely with Operations Managers, Assistant Operations Managers, and fellow Duty Managers
Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across all operating businesses in the region
Support colleagues during busy or challenging operational periods
Contribute positively to a cooperative, professional, and supportive team environment

Key Skills & Attributes

Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Confident decision-maker, comfortable acting independently
Clear and effective communicator, particularly when dealing with drivers
Practical, common-sense approach to problem-solving
Flexible, positive, and team-oriented attitude
Well organised with strong time management skills
Confident and competent using IT systems and operational software

Pay: £38,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking

Work Location: In person

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