Deptuty engineering manager - bus operations

Job Description:

This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking a leadership role within a dynamic workshop setting - buses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Deputy Engineering Manager who will be crucial in:

• Ensuring the fleet of buses are maintained to the standard required by the Company, TfL and the DVSA.
• Achieving maximum vehicle availability and continually improving standards,
• Influence on Health & Safety compliance/culture, fatigue management and employee wellbeing

• £67,250 per year, free travel on London bus and tube for yourself and a nominee, pension, excellent career opportunities.
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• Submit your application to discuss further and in confidence

Essential Requirements:

• You should have a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and vehicle maintenance procedures for large vehicles, preferably PCVs, as well as knowledge of electrical engineering, bodywork construction and basic stores procedures.
• Ability to gain a Transport CPC.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, analyse and make decisions is also essential as well as an up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Work any 5 days out of 7 on a shift basis.

Duties

• Supervise and manage workshop to deliver results - service requirements, MOTs, general maintenance.
• Oversee all equipment use and repair/maintenance.
• Oversee parts inventory.
• Lead a health and safety culture.
• Manage and lead staff, ensuring the team is constantly learning and developing.
• Cover the work.
• Work with the wider support team to bring results on a technical or project basis.
• Paperwork compliance for servicing, legislation, group standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy vehicle workshop, knowledge and hands on ability to be able to demonstrate, coach and deliver.
• Able to lead from the front with a team of technicians/ mechanics.
• Health and Safety focused.
• A great communicator
• At least a qualified mechanic, up to NVQ level 3.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Apply today for a call to discuss in confidence.