Bus Service Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning & Refuelling)

Stagecoach Group Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday

Free travel for you and companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Basingstoke is seeking a hands-on Bus Depot Service Assistant Supervisor to lead a small team responsible for cleaning, refuelling and positioning buses at Rankine Road.

The role combines frontline supervision with depot operations, ensuring health and safety standards and accurate daily reporting. Training is provided, and you will work late shifts Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team in a depot or workshop.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to support on the ground.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Fuellers/Shunters/Cleaners.
• Support the team by cleaning, refuelling, and repositioning vehicles when needed.
• Organise daily task allocation and ensure job sheets and reports are completed accurately.
• Plan weekly shift cover, monitor performance, and support improvements.
• Ensure all work meets health and safety requirements and depot standards.
• Liaise with management to ensure a smooth and efficient depot operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexible shifts

Driving licence

Job description

Salary

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

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

• Based at our Basingstoke depot, located at Rankine Road

• Pay rate of circa £30900 per annum

• Late shifts - Monday to Friday

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 dependableBus 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 & safety, 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

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.

Ready to make a difference behind the scenes?

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. 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