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Engineering Shift Supervisor - Heavy Vehicle/PCV

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Somerset Passenger Solutions

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Location:
United Kingdom, Ipswich

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Category:
Logistics

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

25.50 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join the SPS technician 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • Support colleague development
  • 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 escalate risks where required

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
  • All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate.

Nice to have:

  • Possession of IRTEC accreditation to PSV Inspection standard or above
  • PCV Licence
  • CITB or CCNSG certifications
  • Level 3 Health & Safety Supervisory qualification
  • Knowledge of the transport sector

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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