Fleet Engineering Lead

First Bus; Slough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

IT literacy

UK Driving Licence

PCV licence (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

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.