Engineering Supervisor

First Bus; Slough; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Simply Health & Smart Health for you &

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass upon joining First Bus

Discounts on high street brands and, &

Free onsite parking

Free laundry service for PPE/overalls

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

First Bus is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at the Slough Depot to lead a high-performing engineering team. The role covers supervising planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring fleet availability and regulatory compliance, and supervising stock control and warranty processes at Slough depot.

You will manage day-to-day activities, support the Engineering Manager, and drive reliability and safety across the fleet while growing your leadership capabilities within a major UK bus operator.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment and supervisory experience.
• Organised and IT literate.
• A full clean UK Driving Licence; PCV licence desirable.

Mansioni

• Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet alongside the Engineering Manager
• Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team
• Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on the day absence
• Ensure the availability of vehicles in line with operational requirements
• Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management
• Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy
• Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services

Conoscenze

Leadership

Supervisory experience

IT literacy

UK Driving Licence

PCV licence (desirable)

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Position:Engineering Supervisor

Location: Slough Depot

Contracted Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday

Salary: up to £55,000 DOE

About First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

Lead the charge in keeping Slough moving – we're looking for a motivatedEngineering Supervisorto join us at our busySlough depot and play a pivotal role in keeping our fleet running smoothly and safely.

You'll lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, manage both planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure our vehicles meet all regulatory standards.

From overseeing vehicle availability and service reliability to supporting stock control and warranty processes, this is your opportunity to take charge of engineering excellence. Step into a role where your leadership makes a real impact every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet alongside the Engineering Manager
• Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team
• Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on the day absence
• Ensure the availability of vehicles in line with operational requirements
• Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management
• Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy
• Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services

About You

• Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an Engineering field?
• Do you have knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment and previous supervisory experience?
• Are you organised and IT literate?
• Do you have a full clean UK Driving License? A PCV licence is desirable, but not essential

Rewards & Benefits

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.

• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
• Freebus pass upon joining First Bus
• Discounts on high street brands andsupermarkets, and many more
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Free laundryservice for your PPE/overalls
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroupshares

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.