System Presentation Supervisor

Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a System Presentation Supervisor to join their team. 

Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally-friendly and socially-inclusive transport. The addition of new services, industry-leading levels of customer service and a range of dynamic initiatives have all contributed to Edinburgh’s tramway becoming one of the UK’s most successful transport systems.

Delivering ‘Excellence for Edinburgh’ is our mantra. Our values are to be Trusted, Innovative, Passionate and Smart. We believe that if we are true to our values our company can look forward to even greater success and, as importantly, each of us will feel ever more proud, satisfied and happy in our work.

Role Details

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join and support the Engineering team to supervise System Presentation Assistants who will prepare the vehicles and infrastructure for service by:

• Daily and deep cleaning of the trams.
• Daily and deep cleaning of the tram stops.
• Daily and deep cleaning of office buildings and depot area.
• You will report to the Assistant Depot Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare the vehicles and infrastructure for service by being responsible for the following tasks:

• Planning works ensuring there are sufficient resources.
• Monitoring and reporting of progress of all planned and unplanned works.
• Ensuring detailed handovers for all works carried out.
• Supervision of System Presentation Assistants, including absence management.
• Undertaking toolbox talks with your team and reviewing procedures and learning points in relation to Work Instructions.

The Role

The role is full time nightshift, averaging 40 hours a week, working over 7 days a week.

About you                                                   

Minimum requirements for this role are:

• Experience of supervising a team is desirable.
• Working knowledge of COSHH.
• Fluent in the English language.
• UK drivers’ licence (with no more than 3 points).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work and tasks.