First Bus
Cleaning Supervisor
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About First Bus
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Position: Cleaning Supervisor
Location: First Bus Lowestoft, Gas Works Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UZ
Contracted Hours: 39 per week - permanent position
Shifts: 5 days over 7, 4pm-12:30am
Hourly Rate: £14.79 per hour
Annual Salary: Approx. £29,994 per annum
About The Role
Do you take pride in keeping things spotless and running smoothly? Join our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers, and Maintenance staff who keep our fleet in top condition. As a Cleaning Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in making sure our vehicles are ready to hit the road each day at our busy Lowestoft depot.
For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly payrate and great rewards & benefits (see below).
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and assist with planning the rota, duty and shift allocations of a team of 7 staff
- Assisting with the internal and external cleaning of buses and depot premises with the use of specialist equipment and chemicals
- Assist with fuelling, oiling, watering, shunting and parking of vehicles
- Complete cleaning records, cover shifts, quality control audits on cleaners
- To adhere to the Health and Safety at work policy, ensuring protective clothing is used properly at all times and appropriate practices and procedures are always followed
About You
- A full UK driving license is a requirement of this role as you will be required to park and manoeuvre vehicles around the depot
- At least 6 months of cleaning experience, confident using cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Must have supervisory experience
- A PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
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Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.
Rewards
- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
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