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 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. * 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. JBRP1_UKTJ