Major UK Passenger Transport Operator – Confidential Appointment
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Permanent position
Any five days out of seven on a shift basis
East London
Company pension, travel benefits, retail discounts and further benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Deputy Engineering Manager to join the engineering management team of a large and well-established passenger transport operator.
Based within a busy East London engineering operation, you will support the Engineering Manager with the day-to-day running of the workshop and engineering team.
You will help ensure that a modern and varied fleet of passenger vehicles is maintained to the required legal, regulatory and company standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the engineering workshop
- Ensuring vehicles are maintained to all legal, regulatory and company standards
- Maximising vehicle availability, reliability and workshop productivity
- Leading, motivating and supporting workshop employees
- Managing employee performance, attendance, fatigue and wellbeing
- Ensuring scheduled maintenance, inspections and repairs are completed correctly and on time
- Monitoring engineering quality, compliance records and workshop standards
- Promoting a positive Health and Safety culture
- Planning and prioritising workloads to meet operational requirements
- Deputising for the Engineering Manager when required
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
You should have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and maintenance procedures relating to buses, coaches, HGVs or other large commercial vehicles.
Previous PSV experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from a closely related heavy vehicle environment will also be considered.
To be considered, you should have:
- City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent heavy vehicle qualification
- Engineering supervisory, workshop management or engineering management experience
- Experience working with PSV, HGV, bus, coach or large commercial vehicles
- Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures and engineering compliance
- An up-to-date understanding of Health and Safety legislation
- Strong leadership, planning and decision-making skills
- A full UK driving licence
- The ability and willingness to obtain a Transport Manager CPC if required
Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, bodywork construction, stores procedures and electric or alternative-fuel vehicles would also be beneficial.
BENEFITS
- Salary of circa £70,000 including shift allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Travel benefits
- Retail, leisure, holiday and entertainment discounts
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Career development and management progression opportunities
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