Assistant Engineering Manager

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd are representing a Bedford-based employer seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team. The role covers daily management of the engineering function and ensuring PSVs are maintained to DVSA standards, with a focus on availability and safety.

Salary is £53,000–£58,000 per annum, with hours Monday to Friday and optional overtime. Applicants should have City & Guilds/NVQ in heavy vehicle maintenance and a valid driving licence, plus supervisory

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience within PSV/HGV industry is essential.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs.
• Valid car driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the engineering function.
• Ensure PSVs are maintained to DVSA standards.
• Aim for maximum vehicle availability and continuous improvement of standards.
• Direct influence on health & safety, compliance, fatigue management and employee wellbeing.
• Collaborate with senior engineering and local management teams within budget guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & Safety

Education

Heavy vehicle maintenance NVQ/City & Guilds 2/3

Job description

Position: Assistant Engineering Manager

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Overtime: Available & Optional

Location: Bedford

We are currently looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our client's dedicated Engineering team in their commitment in providing a high standard of service output for their customers.

Assistant Engineering Manager Required Qualifications:

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
• Car Driving licence
• Supervisory/Managerial Experience within the PSV/HGV industry (non-negotiable)

Assistant Engineering Manager Main Duties:

• Daily management of the engineering function
• Ensuring the fleet of PSVs are maintained to DVSA standards
• Achieving maximum vehicle availability & continually improving standards
• Direct influence on Health & Safety, compliance, culture, fatigue management & employee wellbeing
• Collaborate, as a member of the senior engineering & local management teams, with colleagues to further develop the business within budgetary guidelines