Assistant Engineering Manager

Major UK Passenger Transport Operator – Confidential Appointment

Please only apply if you have a minimum of two years’ engineering supervisory or workshop management experience within the PSV, HGV, bus, coach or large commercial vehicle sector.

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

CD AUTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LTD

We are a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency working within the HGV, PSV, bus, coach and commercial vehicle industries.

We work with national transport operators, dealerships, fleet operators, councils, rental companies and specialist engineering businesses.

We recruit for Technicians, Supervisors, Workshop Controllers, Engineering Managers, Depot Managers, Fleet Managers and senior engineering appointments.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Further information regarding the employer and exact location will be provided to suitable applicants following an initial confidential discussion.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.