Engineering Supervisor - Nightshift

First Beeline Buses Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounts on high street brands

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Share purchase plan

Job summary

First Bus in Slough is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a nightshift maintenance team at our Slough Depot. You will supervise servicing, allocate work, and drive fleet reliability in coordination with the Engineering Manager.

Candidate must have an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical field, be IT literate, and hold a UK driving licence. Prior supervisory experience is desirable; REME or other automotive backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical field.
• Knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Previous supervisory experience, or ready to take the next step.
• Organised and IT literate.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and servicing of the Slough fleet in support of the Engineering Manager.
• Allocate planned and unplanned work across the team to ensure vehicle availability.
• Develop talent within the team and participate in disciplinary, grievance or absence reviews.
• Work alongside depot Operations and Stores to manage fleet reliability and depot relationships.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT literate

Organised

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical field

Job description

About First Bus: Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Position: Engineering Supervisor - Nightshift

Location: First Bus Slough, Stanley Cottages, SL2 5AQ

We are now looking for a qualified and experienced Engineering Supervisor to join the busy team at our First Bus Slough Depot on a nightshift basis. This is a great opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a busy and active depot. PSV or HGV experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an REME qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Key Details

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Monday-Friday Nightshift - start/finish times negotiable

In this role you will be responsible for supervising the maintenance and servicing of the Slough fleet, in support of the Engineering Manager. You will assist in efficiently allocating planned and unplanned work across the team to ensure the availability of vehicles is in line with operational requirements. You will be instrumental in developing talent within the team and also be part of any disciplinary, grievance or absence reviews. Working alongside depot Operational and Stores teams will be key to this role, effectively managing fleet reliability and performance and depot relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical field?
• Do you have knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment?
• Do you have previous supervisory experience, or ready to take your next step up?
• Are you organised and IT literate?
• Do you have a valid UK driving license?

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.

Rewards

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependants 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
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.