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Ensure Engineering Supervisors are aware of the requirements and the responsibility for signing off
vehicles as roadworthy following a pre-use check

The Operations Director (or equivalent) must:

Ensure all drivers are made aware, in writing, of their responsibilities with regard to undertaking pre-use
checks.
Ensure there is adequate training for drivers in undertaking pre-use checks and completing required
documentation.
Ensure drivers are aware of the requirement to report all defects identified on pre-use checks to an
authorised person (usually an engineer).
Ensure that where drivers consistently fail to complete the pre-use check or require paperwork or
systems correctly that they are managed accordingly.

The Engineer´s line manager must:

The engineer´s line Manager will be held accountable for ensuring Engineers have the
necessary training, experience and currency to meet the legal requirements as well as those in the
Group Maintenance Standards and policies, and that this documentation is maintained and
completed. Failure to do so will be dealt with in accordance with the company’s progressive
discipline policy and serious failings may be considered as gross misconduct.

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