Bus Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom First Bus Full time
About First Bus

Welcome to First Bus, one of the country's largest bus operators. Our engineering teams are at the forefront of bus technology, investing in state-of-the-art new buses and workshops. A First Bus depot is an ideal environment to grow your engineering knowledge.

The Role

As a Workshop Manager, you will oversee engineering operations at the depot, ensuring fleet and environmental management compliance with regulations. You'll engage with frontline staff, fostering effective communication and recognition. Operating within the Divisional Engineering Steering Group's framework, you'll ensure depot adherence to standard policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet, ensuring vehicles comply with all statutory regulations.
  • Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high-performing engineering team.
  • Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on-the-day absence.
  • Ensure the availability of vehicles in line with operational requirements.
  • Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum stock management and accurate processing of warranty claims.
  • Maintain depot plant and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management.
  • Ensure comprehensive handovers and coordination across shifts.
  • Conduct disciplinary, grievance, or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy.
  • Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members to effectively manage service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers, punctuality, and reliability of services.
Requirements
  • You hold a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds Level 1&2).
  • You have workshop supervisor or management experience in mechanics, HGV, PSV, van, coach, or bus capacity.
  • You are proficient in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders.
  • You are willing to undertake training and development activities at the request of the line manager.
  • You have experience using computer-aided engineering planning platforms.
  • You have experience using System Applications and Products (SAP) software.
About You

We offer a range of benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. You'll find health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. In addition:

  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
  • First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands.
  • £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 estimate the salary for this role to be around £48,000, based on industry standards and market conditions.



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