Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

About First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators, and our mechanical/engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Our nationwide investment in state-of-the-art new buses and workshops means we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

As a Chargehand, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day activities related to mechanical/engineering team servicing and maintaining our fleet of vehicles. You'll work closely with the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure the efficiency of our workshops.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the daily running of the depot and supervise engineering staff in the absence of the Workshop Planner and Engineering Supervisor.
  • Take the lead on shift with IT systems and support staff to ensure all diagnostic equipment is operational.
  • Carry out in-process checks on staff to ensure quality and company policies are being adhered to.
  • Perform repairs and diagnosis on vehicles as required.
  • Comply with all HS&E legislation and First Group policies.
  • Provide guidance to other staff as needed.
  • Allocate planned and unplanned work to engineering staff.
  • Manage labour overtime within set authorisation limits.
  • Update the engineering vehicle status board and daily garage log to reflect any changes.
  • Liaise with the operations department to deal with changeovers and breakdowns effectively.
  • 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 vehicles involved in third-party incidents as required.

Requirements

  • Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent in a relevant Vehicle Repair subject.
  • Full conversance with the safe operation of workshop equipment.
  • Experience with IT systems, diagnostics, and a full PCV licence.
  • A full driving licence.

Benefits

  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
  • First Xclusives discount scheme.
  • £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains.
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

We prioritise physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.



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