Defect manager Work, Jobs in Wickford, 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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Transport Manager
Kinaxia Transport & Warehousing —Colchester
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Maintenance Manager
Chelmsford Manor Care Home —Chelmsford
- £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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13d
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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15h
Night Shift Operations Manager
Mission Produce UK —Dartford
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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Aerodrome Operations Manager
London City Airport —London
- £58,406 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Assistant Site Manager
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Limited —London
- £38,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Google Suite
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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22h
Yardsperson / Relief Driver
Selwood Limited —Dartford
- £46,351 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Depot Finance Administrator
DPD Group UK —Chelmsford
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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Billable Works Manager
Amey Ltd —Colchester
- Full-time
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
- Employee discount
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12h
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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3d
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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13d
Production Manager
LEO DESIGN SYSTEMS LTD —Barking
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Team management
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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7d
Defects Coordinator - 9 month FTC
Delta Housing —Chelmsford
- £32,128 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Electrician
Serco Group —Thamesmead
- £36,000 a year
- Overtime
- Employee assistance programme
Facilities Manager
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield —Westfield Stratford City
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Mechanical knowledge
Highways Supervisor
Newham Council —London
- £42,771 - £49,056 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Quality control
5d
IT Implementation Specialist VCM
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Contracts
- APIs
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Site Inspection Operative
CC Cousins —Rochester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
Quick apply
17h
ICQA Area Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Tilbury
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree

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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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defect manager jobs in wickford, ess

Duty Manager

Transport Manager

Maintenance Manager

Operations Manager

Night Shift Operations Manager

Aerodrome Operations Manager

Assistant Site Manager

Yardsperson / Relief Driver

Depot Finance Administrator

Billable Works Manager

Plant Technician

Vehicle Progressor

Production Manager

Defects Coordinator - 9 month FTC

Electrician

Facilities Manager

Highways Supervisor

IT Implementation Specialist VCM

Site Inspection Operative

ICQA Area Manager

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