Welcome to First Bus Engineering

Hello. 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 - Workshop Supervisor

The Workshop Supervisor's role is to support the Workshop Manager in daily operations, oversee engineering staff to ensure health and safety compliance, allocate and prioritise vehicle maintenance tasks, liaise with Operations to meet vehicle needs, conduct quality control checks, and manage on-site contractors.

Key responsibilities::

• Report directly to the Workshop Manager (WSM) and assist in the operation of the workshop
• Continually monitor engineering staff's adherence to First's H&S policies
• Assign work to the Vehicle inspectors and engineers in accordance with the WSM's maintenance and inspection plan
• Prioritise and assign work found on vehicle inspections and driver defects.
• Liaise with the Operations team to ensure their vehicle requirements are met
• Ensure all work meets First's quality requirements by carrying out regular quality control checks
• Management of any Contractors working on site

Location: Bristol - Lawrence Hill, Easton Road, BS5 0DZ

Hours: 38 hours p/w - 07:00-15:00 Monday-Friday

Salary: £45,000 - 25 days leave

About You

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent qualification is essential
• Computer Literacy is essential to this role; can you demonstrate a good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint?
• Must be a UK resident and be able to prove Right to Work
• Do you hold a clean UK driving licence?
• Do you have an understanding of DVSA's categorisation of defects (advantageous)?
• A PSV licence it's not essential, we will help you obtain this as long as you have a clean standard UK drivers licence already.

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain 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.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.