Assistant Engineering Manager
📍Stamford Hill
At Arriva UK Bus, we play a vital role in keeping London moving. Every day, our services help thousands of passengers travel across the capital—connecting people to work, education, and the city’s endless opportunities.
We’re now looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join our London team. This is a key leadership role where you’ll help ensure our fleet remains safe, reliable, and ready to meet the demands of one of the world’s busiest transport networks.
About the Role
As Assistant Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the centre of our London operations—leading workshop teams, maintaining high engineering standards, and ensuring our vehicles are always ready for service.
You’ll bring together technical expertise and leadership to support a fast-paced, high-demand urban network where reliability and safety are critical.
What You’ll Be Doing
Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost control
Maximise fleet availability to support consistent service across London routes
Ensure rapid response to breakdowns and defects, minimising disruption in a busy city environment
Maintain high standards of repair, MOT preparation, and compliance
Carry out quality audits and ensure all maintenance records are accurate and up to date
Work closely with operational teams to manage vehicle allocation and availability
Lead on Health & Safety, promoting a strong safety-first culture
Supervise, motivate, and develop your team to perform at their best
Remain hands-on when required, supporting with mechanical, electrical, and servicing work
What We’re Looking For
Strong engineering experience in vehicle, HGV, or heavy equipment maintenance
Ideally, experience working in a high-demand, urban transport environment (London experience is a plus)
A recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical or equivalent)
Solid knowledge of Health & Safety practices (IOSH desirable)
Proven leadership ability with a track record of managing and developing teams
A proactive, resilient approach suited to a fast-paced city operation
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Full-time, permanent role
Monday–Friday day shifts (flexibility required)
Excellent career progression opportunities within a major London transport operator
Dedicated one-to-one mentoring and development support
Access to training courses and professional certifications
Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member
Access to Arriva Village – retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Join Us
Be part of the team that keeps London moving. Your expertise will help deliver safe, reliable journeys across the capital—every single day.
Assistant Engineering Manager • Stamford Hill Garage
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