Garage Duty Supervisor

First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Garage Duty Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient operations at their bus depot. You will manage the bus run-out and run-in processes, oversee vehicle allocation, and conduct important checks. The ideal candidate must hold a valid PCV Licence and have supervisory experience, along with strong IT skills. This role is essential for maintaining operational standards and compliance within the team.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid PCV Licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant bus run-out/run-in operations.
• Conduct Pre-service checks and ensure proper vehicle allocation.
• Manage drug and alcohol testing as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Good IT skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Garage Duty Supervisor to join our team at Hounslow and Hounslow Heath Garage.

You shall be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant bus run-out / run in and duties associated with the successful operations at a bus depot or their satellite sites.

You will need to ensure there is the correct number of vehicles required to cover the service operated for the duty and ensure correct allocation of vehicles to routes.

As well as being the primary supervisory in charge during the allocated shift period, you will conduct Pre-service checks to ensure acontingency is in place for late departure and allocate support vehicles, if needed.

Your strong written and verbal communication skills will help you liaise with the Engineering teams and iBus Control to ensure that the run out and run in operates efficiently,making sure that the buses are correctly prepared and plated, assisting drivers as required.

Furthermore, you shall be responsible to carry out drugs and alcohol testing when required. Also, assist the Garage management team with various administration tasks. In addition, you will manage the allocation of returning buses ensuring that car parking areas are clear as possible and buses parked safely and in accordance with parking plan.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Hold a valid PCV Licence
• Supervisory experience
• Good IT skills