Engineering Supervisor

Job Ref: WES1261Branch: West Coast Motors (Glasgow)Location: West Coast Motors (Glasgow), GlasgowSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimePosted date: 26/05/2026Closing date: 28/06/2026 The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our team at our Glasgow depot.

This is a hands\-on supervisory role, where you’ll lead daily workshop activity, ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest safety and compliance standards, and support the reliable delivery of our services.

You’ll play a key role in protecting our operator licence, maximising fleet availability, and supporting depot performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day\-to\-day workshop activity and allocate work to engineering staff


• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with DVSA, manufacturer, and company standards


• Monitor defects and ensure timely and effective rectification


• Support MOT preparation and improve first\-time pass rates


• Promote a strong health safety culture and ensure compliance with procedures


• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support reporting requirements


• Coordinate effectively with operations teams and external suppliers

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior technician role within PSV, HGV, or automotive engineering


• Strong knowledge of DVSA compliance and maintenance standards


• Ability to lead teams and prioritise workload in a fast\-paced environment


• Excellent problem\-solving and organisational skills


• A proactive and safety\-focused approach

• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)


• PSV licence (or willingness to obtain)


• IRTEC accreditation

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and help drive high standards across our Glasgow depot, we’d love to hear from you.

*Safety is at the heart of what we do. As a safety\-critical business, all roles play a part in keeping our people and passengers safe, and offers of employment are subject to a pre\-employment drug and alcohol test.*

West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

West Coast Motors operate buses and coaches on a mixture of contract, local and private hire services acorss the West Coast of Scotland with depots in Glasgow, Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Dunoon and Bute.

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