Rolling Stock Shift Lead - Trams & Depot

Blackpool Transport Services Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Transport is looking for an experienced Rolling Stock Shift Supervisor to join our busy Tramway Engineering team at Starr Gate Depot. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and inspections across trams, plant and depot equipment, ensuring work is carried out safely and to a high standard.

You will provide day-to-day shift leadership, coordinate activities, support decision-making and mentor technicians and apprentices, helping to build a skilled

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Level 3 electrical, mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Practical maintenance experience in an engineering, transport, vehicle, plant or workshop environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems; ability to diagnose faults and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and inspections across trams, plant and depot equipment, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, accurate engineering records and effective shift handovers.
• Promote a strong safety culture; ensure safe working practices are followed and safety concerns are escalated when needed.
• Provide hands‑on engineering supervision, coordinate shift activities, prioritise workloads and exercise delegated authority.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Leadership

Team mentoring

Shift coordination

Rail/trams knowledge

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Blackpool Transport is looking for an experienced Rolling Stock Shift Supervisor to join our busy Tramway Engineering team at Starr Gate Depot. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and inspections across trams, plant and depot equipment, ensuring work is carried out safely and to a high standard.

You will provide day-to-day shift leadership, coordinate activities, support decision-making and mentor technicians and apprentices, helping to build a skilled