PCV Vehicle Technician Supervisor

FirstGroup; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Smart health cover

Pension

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance

24/7 EAP

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) in Bridgwater seeks a skilled PCV Vehicle Technician Supervisor to lead the engineering team and keep our fleet safe, reliable and ready for service.

You will provide hands-on leadership in the workshop, deliver daily pre-shift briefs, supervise technicians, and ensure strict safety standards are maintained. The role includes 12-hour shifts across a 4 on 4 off pattern with a pay rate of £32.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or C&G equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (PCV preferred).
• Supervisory experience required.
• Competent with IT.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and hands-on supervision in the workshop.
• Deliver daily pre-shift briefings and toolbox talks.
• Prioritise and allocate planned and unplanned work.
• Supervise shift technicians and maintain high vehicle standards.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety practices are followed.
• Hold BPSS checks as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT competent

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / C&G Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (PCV preferred)

Job description

At Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) we are dedicated to providing the perfect journey.

SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C (HPC)in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce.

We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do.

We continue to invest in our people, our services and state-of-the-art technology as we look to improve our customers’ experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey.

SPS is a division of First Bus.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated PCV Vehicle Technician Supervisor to lead our engineering team and play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and ready for service. You’ll provide hands-on leadership across our workshop operation, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards and are maintained to support the reliable service our passengers depend on every day.

Salary: £32.51ph

Specific Hours:Average 42hrs per week working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
12hr shifts, alternating 4 days (0630 – 1900) & 4 nights (1830 – 0700)

Key responsibilities

• This is a working Supervisor role and will require hands on input
• Delivery of daily pre-shift brief, safety messages and Toolbox Talks
• Prioritising and effectively allocating both planned and unplanned work
• Monitoring the shift operation and supervising shift technicians
• Performing periodic vehicle inspection standard auditsEnsuring housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained to high standards
• Demonstrating and championing high levels of safe working practices at all times

Key requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or C&G equivalent or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (PCV preferred)
• Supervisory experience
• Competent with IT
• Driving licence

Hold (or willing to undertake provided training)

• IOSH Working Safely
• Banks Person
• First Aid
• Possession of IRTEC licence (Inspection / Service Maintenance Technician)

Desirable

• PCV (Category D) licence
• Influencer Training
• Level 3 H&S Supervisor

NB: Only candidates who meet the key requirements will be considered for the role.

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Benefits:

• Annual pay review
• Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym membership

All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty and integrity of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.

SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.