Cleaner Fueller Shunter Supervisor

Arriva Midlands Limited; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Midlands Limited is seeking a dedicated Cleaner Fueller Shunter Supervisor to oversee evening cleaning, fuelling and shunting operations at the depot. You will manage a team and ensure vehicles are clean and ready for service.

The role requires supervisory experience within transport or depot, PCV/PSV entitlement or willingness to obtain, strong health and safety knowledge, and a proactive approach to operations. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a transport or depot environment.
• Demonstrable experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling and shunting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain PCV/PSV entitlement.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to depot operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of cleaning, fuelling and shunting team.
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned to company standards, internally and externally.
• Oversee refuelling with accurate records and safety compliance.
• Manage safe and efficient bus shunting within the depot.
• Conduct regular inspections and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Train new staff on procedures and safe practices.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Enforce health and safety policies ensuring a safe environment.
• Complete paperwork such as shift logs, fuel usage, incident reports.
• Liaise with engineering and operations for smooth depot operations.
• Handle operational issues or staff concerns during shifts.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Health & safety

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Basic IT

Team motivation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Record-keeping software

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.

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.