Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva Rail London Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to assist in running efficient engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles, preferably within the Bus/HGV industry. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £56,560 per annum and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicles.
• Experience in the Bus/HGV industry is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager in running efficient operations.
• Supervise the team for safe servicing and maintenance.
• Manage engineering costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Strong Engineering background

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Excellent attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lead a team

Job description

Assistant Engineering Manager page is loaded## Assistant Engineering Managerlocations: Stevenage Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR031623Assistant Engineering Manager to join Arriva, based at our Hemel Hempstead depot.As an Assistant Engineering Manager, your role would involve assisting the Engineering Manager with the running of an efficient engineering operation along with the service delivery to ensure that the garages meet their PVR requirements at all times whilst operating within budget and maintaining core KPI and regulatory compliance.What Arriva can offer you:* Full-time, permanent employment with a competitive salary of £56,560 per annum* Working hours: Monday to Friday, scheduled between 04:00 and 23:59, depending on operational requirements* Fantastic career progression, including High Voltage (HV) and EV training and upskilling opportunities* Access to technical training courses and professional certifications* Fully funded PCV license training and testing (if not already held)* Arriva Village benefits platform, offering retail discounts and savings worth up to £1,200 per year* Arriva Workplace Pension* Ongoing career development and progression opportunitiesThe role of the Assistant Engineering Manager will involve:* Be the designated person, when onsite for ensuring depot security and ensuring adherence by all team members for all matters relating to safe working practices* Lead and provide immediate supervision to the team to ensure they undertake the efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and cleaning of vehicles and components to set specifications.* Identify, forward plan and allocate workload, to ensure it is balanced and presented at the correct time. Liaise with other Team Leaders to determine work priorities and identify best practice to ensure service and KPI targets are met.* Ensure necessary resources are available to the team at the required time; e.g. parts, consumables, tooling, equipment* Root cause and target areas of improvement within fleet reliability by focusing on breakdown reduction, planned maintenance, MDBF and lost mileage.* Work with the Engineering Manager to manage engineering costs in the depot / garage whilst increasing the efficiency and capability of their engineering team.Requirements of the Assistant Engineering Manager:* A strong Engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicle, equipment and/or machinery, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of the Bus/HGV industry.* Good knowledge of Health & Safety and leads by example in the adherence to related working policies, practices and procedures.* Ability to lead and supervise a team and individuals to bring out the best of their abilities to ensure a safe and effective working environment is maintained.* Excellent attention to detail.* Good interpersonal skills and written communication, happy to communicate with all staff and accept feedback in all forms.* Experience of working in partnership with Trade Union representative.At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/8ad540d2-19a1-4fe2-9184-bb35c34a5fb7)0:00 / 3:05