Engineering Supervisor

First Rail • Caledonia, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is for an Engineering Supervisor at our busy Caledonia depot in Glasgow. The primary responsibility is to ensure the fleet runs smoothly and safely by leading and developing an engineering team, managing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring vehicles meet regulatory standards. The role also involves overseeing vehicle availability, service reliability, supporting stock control, and warranty processes.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an Engineering field
• Knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment
• Previous supervisory experience
• Organised and IT literate
• Full clean UK Driving License
• Right to work in the UK

Nice To Haves

• PCV licence

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree