Cleaner Fueller Shunter Supervisor

Arriva Midlands Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Midlands Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Cleaner Fueller Shunter Supervisor to oversee evening cleaning, fuelling, and shunting operations at the depot. You will ensure efficient and safe vehicle movement, maintain high cleanliness standards, and lead a small team.

You will enforce safety policies, manage records, train staff, and liaise with engineering and operations to keep depot activities running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a transport or depot environment.
• Experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling and shunting operations.
• Full UK driving licence; PCV/PSV entitlement preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong health and safety knowledge relevant to depot operations.
• Proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of cleaning, fuelling and shunting team.
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned to company standards.
• Oversee refuelling and maintain fuel records.
• Manage safe shunting and prepare vehicles for service.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for defects.
• Train new staff on procedures.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback.
• Enforce health and safety policies.
• Complete shift logs and incident reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations for depot efficiency.
• Address operational issues during the shift.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Depot operations

Team leadership

Health & safety

Full UK driving licence

PCV/PSV entitlement

Job description

Job Summary:** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cleaner Fueller Shunter Supervisor to oversee our evening cleaning, fuelling, and shunting operations at Arriva Midlands Limited. This role ensures the efficient and safe movement of vehicles within the depot, maintains high standards of cleanliness, and manages a team of staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the cleaning, fuelling, and shunting team.
• Ensure all vehicles are cleaned to the required company standards, both internally and externally.
• Oversee the refuelling of all vehicles, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage the safe and efficient shunting (moving) of buses within the depot, including parking and preparing vehicles for service.
• Conduct regular inspections of vehicles and equipment to identify and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Train new staff members on cleaning procedures, fuelling operations, and safe shunting practices.
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback.
• Implement and enforce company health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and on time, including shift logs, fuel usage, and incident reports.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g., engineering, operations) to ensure smooth depot operations.
• Handle any immediate operational issues or staff concerns that arise during the shift.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a transport or depot environment.
• Demonstrable experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling, and shunting operations.
• Full UK driving licence (preferably with PCV/PSV entitlement, or willingness to obtain).
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to depot operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts as required by operational needs.