Engineering Supervisor

1 week ago


Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Chargehand to join our team at First Bus. As an Engineering Chargehand, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our depot.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the daily running of the depot and all engineering staff, supervising in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor.
  • Carry out repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
  • Comply with all health and safety legislation, as well as First Bus policies and procedures.
  • Provide guidance and support to other staff members as needed.
  • Allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Manage labour overtime in line with set authorisation limits, as set by the Engineering Manager.
  • Ensure the engineering vehicle status board and daily garage log are updated to reflect any changes.
  • Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns, minimising lost mileage.
  • In the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, manage vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks, and parking.
  • Process vehicle defect cards in line with engineering standard operating procedures.
  • Take digital photographs of any vehicle involved in a third-party incident, as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of £19.00, with additional pay for PCV licence holders.
  • Opportunity to increase salary by up to £5,000 through additional training.
  • 39 hours per week, working the late shift 5 days out of 7 on a shift rota.

Requirements

  • Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
  • Full conversance with the safe operation of workshop equipment.
  • Full PCV licence and forklift truck licence (if required).
  • Full driving licence.

Why Join First Bus?

  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
  • First Xclusives discount scheme, offering over 3,000 discounts on high street and leisure brands.
  • £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on participating rail networks.
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Refer a friend scheme, paying up to £3,000.

We value diversity and inclusion at First Bus, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.



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