Bus Service Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning & Refuelling)

431 Stagecoach (South) Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Basingstoke is seeking a proactive Internal Bus Depot Service Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning, Shunting & Refuelling) for our Rankine Road depot in Basingstoke. Salary circa £30,900 per annum, 40 hours weekly, late shifts and weekend rotation.

You will lead a small crew and help refuel, clean and position buses to keep our fleet safe and road-ready. Join a team-focused environment with full training, competitive pay, and benefits including pension, 20 days holiday, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team supervision experience in a depot or workshop setting.
• Hands-on approach to refuelling, cleaning and vehicle movement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Fuellers/Shunters/Cleaners.
• Step in to clean, refuel, and reposition vehicles as needed.
• Plan daily tasks and ensure reports are completed accurately.
• Organise weekly shift cover and monitor performance.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and depot guidelines followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Hands-on

Detail oriented

Communication

Job description

Salary Circa £30900 per annum - 40hrs per week - late shifts - Monday to Friday

Internal Bus Depot Service Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning, Shunting & Refuelling)

Based at our Basingstoke depot, located at Rankine Road, pay rate of circa £30900 per annum.

Looking for a hands‑on role where you can lead a team and take pride in keeping our fleet safe, clean, and road‑ready? We’re looking for a proactive and dependable Bus Depot Service Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning, Shunting & Refuelling) to join our team at Basingstoke depot. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated crew, helping to refuel, clean, and position our buses, while taking on a leadership role to make sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a small team of Fuellers/Shunters/Cleaners
• Supporting the team by stepping in to clean, refuel, and reposition vehicles when needed
• Organising daily task allocation and ensuring job sheets and reports are completed accurately
• Planning weekly shift cover, monitoring performance, and supporting improvements
• Ensuring all work meets health and safety requirements and depot standards
• Liaising with management to ensure a smooth and efficient depot operation

What we’re looking for:

• A strong team player who’s also confident taking the lead
• A hands‑on attitude and willingness to support the team on the ground
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• A valid UK driving licence (we’ll provide training to move vehicles within the depot)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & security, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Great benefits including pension, 20 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts
• Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location

Stagecoach Basingstoke Rankine Road Basingstoke RG24 8PH

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.