North East Engineering Lead — Multi-Site Fleet & Innovation

ARRIVA Plc; North East; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services company is seeking a Head of Engineering to oversee the North East region. This pivotal role involves leading multiple depots with a focus on operational excellence and team engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and technical experience in fleet maintenance, drive performance improvements, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leader with multi-site or regional management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance, including bus, coach, rail, or related sectors.
• Excellent people leadership and coaching skills to engage and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering sites.
• Ensure delivery of robust engineering standards, including vehicle safety.
• Drive performance improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of fleet maintenance

Stakeholder management

Performance improvement

Communication skills

Job description

A leading transport services company is seeking a Head of Engineering to oversee the North East region. This pivotal role involves leading multiple depots with a focus on operational excellence and team engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and technical experience in fleet maintenance, drive performance improvements, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.