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Engineering Supervisor - Nightshift

  • JR109835
  • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Closing on: Apr 17 2026
  • First Glasgow 1 Ltd
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About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.
 

About the Role - Engineering Supervisor (Nightshift)

Lead the charge in keeping Glasgow moving – we're looking for a motivated Engineering Supervisor to join us at our Scotstoun depot and play a pivotal role in keeping our fleet running smoothly and safely.

You'll lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, manage both planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure our vehicles meet all regulatory standards.

From overseeing vehicle availability and service reliability to supporting stock control and warranty processes, this is your opportunity to take charge of engineering excellence. Step into a role where your leadership makes a real impact every day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet alongside the Engineering Manager

  • 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 management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims

  • Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management

  • Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy

  • Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services

Details:

  • Location: Scotstoun, 1073 South Street, G14 0AQ

  • Hours: 38 hours per week - nightshift

  • Salary: £49,170 per annum

  • Reports To: Engineering Manager

About You:

  • Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an Engineering field? 

  • Do you have knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment and previous supervisory experience?

  • Are you organised and IT literate?   

  • Do you have a full clean UK Driving License? A PCV licence is desirable, but not essential

  • Do you have Right to Work in the UK?

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.

Job benefits

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Family friendly initiatives

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Generous holiday and leave

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Training and development

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Wellbeing scheme

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Flexible working

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Pension scheme