Deptuty engineering manager – bus operations

Company: Redwing Recruitment Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description: This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking a leadership role within a dynamic workshop setting

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.– 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 Pay and benefits: £67,250 per year, free travel on London bus and tube for yourself and a nominee, pension, excellent career opportunities.

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. xwwtmva

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….

Posted: October 11th, 2026