Relief Engineering Manager

3 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the role

It's the Relief Engineering Manager's overall responsibility to support the business during all planned and unplanned absences of the local Engineering Managers across Glasgow. Their duties are to manage the engineering workshop activities, whilst maintaining fleet availability requirements and the highest level of vehicle reliability, to ensure our customers are provided with a top-notch service. The role also entails offering leadership, fostering development, and motivating the staff within the engineering function, whilst skilfully managing the workforce alongside supervisory teams and ensuring a safe working environment for all. During periods out with direct support to the depots, this role will complete data analysis with the objective to drive down costs and improve service delivery.

About you

A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent in mechanical engineering Fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment Proven knowledge of relevant legislations concerning HS&E, maintenance of HGV or PSVs, Road Safety etc. Necessary IT and Computer skills such as SAP, MS Office etc. Working knowledge of DVSA Legislations and Categorisation of Defects Proven leadership skills are essential to provide strategic and day to day direction to your team. Budgetary and financial experience is essential Capacity to manage and commute between multi-site operations, providing cover when required.

Rewards & Benefits

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 Free on-site car parking Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.



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