Rolling Stock Shift Supervisor

Blackpool Transport; 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

Rolling Stock Shift Supervisor

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Tramway Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Starr Gate Tram Depot

Reporting To: Head of Tram Engineering

Compensation: £44,245 - £47,500 / year

Description

Join Our Team

Blackpool Transport is looking for an experienced, proactive and motivated Rolling Stock Shift Supervisor to join our busy Tramway Engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong engineering knowledge with leadership skills and enjoys working in a hands‑on, fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in keeping our tramway running safely and reliably, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and inspections across our trams, plant and depot equipment.

As well as bringing technical expertise, you'll provide day‑to‑day shift leadership, coordinating engineering activities, supporting decision‑making and ensuring high standards of safety, workmanship and service delivery. You'll also support and develop colleagues across electrical, mechanical and wider engineering disciplines, helping to build a skilled, collaborative and effective engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis: Oversee and carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and inspections across trams, plant and depot equipment, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Engineering Standards & Control: Maintain high standards of workmanship, accurate engineering records and effective shift handovers, ensuring defects, repairs and engineering decisions are properly recorded and communicated.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensure safe working practices are followed, oversee engineering inspections and elevate safety concerns, risks and defects appropriately.
• Shift Leadership & Decision Making: Provide hands‑on engineering supervision, coordinate shift activities, prioritise workloads and exercise delegated authority to support engineering decisions and maintain operational control.
• Team Leadership & Development: Support, mentor and develop technicians and apprentices, ensuring colleagues are competent, appropriately trained and supported in their roles.
• Fleet Reliability & Performance: Monitor fleet condition and availability, manage defects, support breakdown recovery and ensure vehicles and equipment are safe and fit for operational service.
• Continuous Improvement: Work closely with the Tram Engineering Manager and wider business to improve engineering standards, workforce capability, operational resilience and long‑term asset reliability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What we're looking for

Somebody with a recognised Level 3 electrical, mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, alongside a full UK driving licence.

You’ll ideally have

• Practical maintenance experience in an engineering, transport, vehicle, plant or workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to diagnose faults and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities, prioritising workloads and allocating tasks.
• The ability to assess engineering issues, make sound decisions and recognise when to elevate concerns.
• Experience mentoring colleagues, providing technical guidance or supervising a maintenance team.
• Experience working with trams, rail, rolling stock, fleet or heavy vehicle equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and engineering records.

Most importantly, you'll be

• Safety-focused, reliable and committed to high standards.
• A confident leader who can provide direction and challenge unsafe practices.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused.
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively with colleagues.
• Accountable, adaptable and confident in making decisions within delegated authority.
• Passionate about developing others and driving continuous improvement.

Why join Blackpool Transport?

This is a unique opportunity to work on Blackpool’s iconic tramway and be part of a team that helps keep the Fylde Coast moving. You will be joining a professional engineering environment where safety, reliability, teamwork and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

If you are a skilled technician looking for a varied, hands‑on role in a distinctive transport environment, we would like to hear from you.