Location: Reading Buses, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HH
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent. 4 on, 4 off/5am to 4pm.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join Reading Buses and lead our engineering team on shift. You will supervise technicians and cleaning staff, oversee vehicle maintenance and provide hands-on technical support to help keep our fleet safe, reliable and ready for service.
The role:
Supervise technicians and cleaning staff, allocate work and manage the shift workflow.
Oversee inspections, servicing and repairs in line with company and DVSA standards, providing hands-on support with urgent or complex faults.
Check work quality, maintain accurate records and ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met.
Work with Operations to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
Lead briefings and shift handovers, and support the Engineering Manager with staff performance, training and development.
Help improve fleet reliability and workshop productivity.What you will bring:
A time-served technician background with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle or PSV Maintenance or Engineering.
Supervisory or team-leading experience in a fleet or workshop environment.
Strong technical knowledge of passenger carrying vehicles or HGVs, and a good understanding of DVSA requirements and maintenance compliance.
Clear communication and leadership skills, with a flexible approach to working hours and problem-solving.
Computer skills, ideally including experience of fleet maintenance software.Other great benefits include:
Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
High street discounts through the Hapi app
Free travel on Reading Buses and sister companies
The opportunity to work for an award-winning bus company!To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.
Candidates with experience of Engineering Supervisor, Fleet Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Shift Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor, Fleet Workshop Supervisor, PSV Engineering Supervisor, Bus Engineering Supervisor, Bus Maintenance Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Heavy Vehicle Engineering Supervisor, HGV Engineering Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, Transport Engineering Supervisor, Transport Fleet Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, Fleet Engineering Team Leader, or similar may also be considered for this role.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year