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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

Lead the charge in keeping Worcester moving – we're looking for a motivated Engineering Supervisor to join us at our Worcester 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

• 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: Worcester

• Hours: 39 hours p/w Monday-Friday, rotating shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00

• Salary: £42,000 per annum

• Reports To: Engineering Manager

About You:

• Do you have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics?
• Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?
• A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
• Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
• Do you have Right to Work in the UK?

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

• Are you organised and IT literate?

We also welcome applications from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.

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.