Engineering Supervisor

Reading Buses Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts through the Hapi app

Free travel on Reading Buses and-siser

Job summary

Reading Buses Group is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering team on shift at Reading Buses. You will supervise technicians and cleaning staff, oversee vehicle maintenance and provide hands-on technical support to keep the fleet safe and ready for service.

You will ensure DVSA standards are met, co-ordinate inspections and repairs, and work with Operations to maximise availability while driving productivity and reliability across the workshop.

Qualifications

• Time-served technician background required.
• Strong supervisory or team-leading experience in a fleet or workshop.
• Solid knowledge of passenger carrying vehicles or HGVs and DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and cleaning staff, allocate work and manage the shift workflow.
• Oversee inspections, servicing and repairs in line with DVSA standards, providing hands-on support for urgent faults.
• Check work quality, maintain records and ensure health, safety and environmental standards.
• Work with Operations to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
• Lead briefings and shift handovers; support Engineering Manager with staff development.
• Help improve fleet reliability and workshop productivity.

Skills

Shift supervision

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle/PSV

DVSA compliance knowledge

Fleet maintenance software

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle/PSV Maintenance or Engineering

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor

Location: Reading Buses, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HH

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent. 4 on, 4 off/5am to 4pm.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join Reading Buses and lead our engineering team on shift. You will supervise technicians and cleaning staff, oversee vehicle maintenance and provide hands-on technical support to help keep our fleet safe, reliable and ready for service.

The role

• Supervise technicians and cleaning staff, allocate work and manage the shift workflow.
• Oversee inspections, servicing and repairs in line with company and DVSA standards, providing hands-on support with urgent or complex faults.
• Check work quality, maintain accurate records and ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Work with Operations to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
• Lead briefings and shift handovers, and support the Engineering Manager with staff performance, training and development.
• Help improve fleet reliability and workshop productivity.

What you will bring

• A time-served technician background with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle or PSV Maintenance or Engineering.
• Supervisory or team-leading experience in a fleet or workshop environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of passenger carrying vehicles or HGVs, and a good understanding of DVSA requirements and maintenance compliance.
• Clear communication and leadership skills, with a flexible approach to working hours and problem-solving.
• Computer skills, ideally including experience of fleet maintenance software.

Other great benefits include

• Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• High street discounts through the Hapi app
• Free travel on Reading Buses and sister companies

The opportunity to work for an award-winning bus company!