Engineering Shift Supervisor - Heavy Vehicle/PCV

Holland & Barrett; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle solutions company in Ipswich is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to lead engineering operations for various vehicle types, including electric and diesel. The role entails hands-on tasks, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Engineering and a valid driving licence. This position offers a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Engineering with at least 3 years of experience.
• Full driving licence required.
• Flexible approach to working hours in a 24/7 business.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering shift operations and ensure safety standards.
• Supervise technicians and allocate work efficiently.
• Conduct vehicle inspection audits and manage compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Proactive problem-solving

Team coordination

Technical expertise

Education

NVQ level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Engineering

Level 3 Health & Safety Supervisory qualification

Job description

Engineering Shift Supervisor - Heavy Vehicle/PCV

Location: Ipswich
An exciting new opportunity has become available to join the SPStechnician team, where you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of vehicle types including electric, hydrogen and diesel vehicles, using cutting‑edge diagnostic technology.

As an Engineering Shift Supervisor, you will lead the safe, efficient and reliable engineering shift operations within the VMU. This is a working supervisor position, combining hands‑on engineering tasks with team leadership, coordination and quality assurance. This is a one‑of‑a‑kind role where we’re dedicated to investing in your growth and development.

You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet our safety and performance standards, enabling us to deliver outstanding service for our customers every day.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Safety

• Champion behavioural safety, promoting positive safety conversations and challenging unsafe behaviours.
• Deliver start‑of‑shift briefs, POWRA completion and Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure PPE and workplace housekeeping standards are consistently met.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, HR and Environmental policies.

Operational Delivery

• Allocate and prioritise planned and unplanned work for shift technicians.
• Supervise and support technicians, providing hands‑on assistance where required.
• Conduct periodic vehicle inspection audits and encourage proactive defect identification.
• Manage engineering status boards, wheel torque logs, VOR notices, process sheets and vehicle sign‑off.
• Proactively monitor VOR status and elevate risks where required.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum NVQ level 3 or C&G equivalent or above in Heavy Vehicle Engineering (PSV preferred) with minimum 3 years post training experience and 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Possession of a full driving licence.
• IOSH Working Safely (training can be provided).
• At least 2 years in a similar role.
• A pragmatic and proactive, can‑do attitude to short notice workshop deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours as we are a 24/7 business.
• Possession of IRTEC accreditation to PSV Inspection standard or above is a requirement but if accreditation is not held then training will be provided.
• PCV Licence.
• CITB or CCNSG certifications.
• Level 3 Health & Safety Supervisory qualification.
• Knowledge of the transport sector.

Please note - All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate. This standard is designed to provide a level of assurance as to the honesty, integrity and values of individuals who are required to work at a Nuclear Licenced Site, or who may have access to sensitive nuclear information.

Somerset Passenger Solutions welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.