Job Description
About SPT
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all.
The Subway has been modernised twice in its history with the previous modernisation taking place in the late 1970s. We are currently undertaking a £288m transformational project which will result in the Subway being one of the most advanced systems in Europe. This is your opportunity to be part of the future of Subway, helping us to deliver the first full Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system in the UK.
As well as an excellent remuneration package, giving potential earnings of £59.3K to £64K gross inclusive of shift allowances, SPT offers a great career average pension scheme, free Subway travel and subsidised rail travel to and from work.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising a multi-disciplinary maintenance team that focuses on service delivery whilst ensuring safe, timeous and satisfactory completion of planned and reactive maintenance activities for a wide range of Subway assets.
You will also work with external and internal stakeholders including Engineering, Projects and Subway Operations on service delivery and the modernisation project ensuring compliance and safe maintenance procedures are always adhered to whilst continually looking to improve processes and adopt good working practices.
About you
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, capable, reliable and resilient individual with supervisory management skills and experienced in planning and delivering maintenance activities in a safety critical environment leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
You will be a Time Served Maintenance Engineer in a recognised electrical/mechanical engineering discipline. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with internal clients and other corporate services. Your good planning and problem-solving skills will be needed as you work with others to plan and complete maintenance activity as well as to react to changing priorities in an operational environment.
Having sound influencing and communication skills are important when working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proactive and planned maintenance of our legacy and new systems as we move forward.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Full time hours will be 38 hours a week on a maximum 5/7 shift basis. You will be based in Broomloan Depot, Robert Street, Glasgow.
Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures.
What we can offer you…
* 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (41 days after 5 years’ service)
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - SPT contribute 6.5% of your annualised pay
* Group Life Assurance Cover
* SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
* Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
* Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £645 towards the cost
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union
How to Apply?
To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is Sunday 20th July 2025 at midnight.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to pass a medical examination that will include a test for alcohol and drugs.
SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.