Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva London North Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Assistant Engineering Manager. In this key role, you'll manage workshop operations, ensuring vehicles are maintained and available while leading a skilled team. Key responsibilities include handling breakdowns promptly and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, preferably with experience in the Bus or HGV industry. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including free bus travel, training access, and a workplace pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Free bus travel for you and a family member

Access to retail discounts

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles.
• Preferably with knowledge/experience in the Bus or HGV industry.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop on a daily basis in a cost‑effective way.
• Minimise lost mileage and downtime to ensure vehicles are available.
• Ensure all breakdowns are responded to within 10 minutes.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Degree or diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance

Job description

We're now looking for a motivated and skilled Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team. This is a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and on the road – making sure our passengers enjoy the best possible service.

Main Purpose of the Role: To control workshop, engineering, and cleaning staff and facilities. To ensure that breakdowns and vehicle changeovers are dealt with promptly and efficiently. To carry out mechanical repairs to all company vehicles, complete Quality Check Audits on repairs and MOT preparations, and ensure all written and electronic documentation is completed to enable the department to operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop on a daily basis in a cost‑effective and safe manner, subject to shift patterns.
• Minimise lost mileage and downtime to ensure vehicles are available for service.
• Rectify driver‑reported defects promptly and record all remedial action.
• Ensure all breakdowns are responded to within 10 minutes of notification, minimising disruption to service.
• Leave all vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition after workshop attention.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Group Engineering Maintenance Manual.
• Maintain sufficient vehicle availability and liaise with the Traffic team when shortages arise.
• Ensure security of the building and report any maintenance issues.
• Report dangerous occurrences, near misses, and passenger injuries to management and authorities where appropriate.
• Support Health & Safety meetings, lead by example, and ensure compliance with company H&S policies.
• Carry out the duties of a skilled fitter, including minor body, electrical, and general servicing work.
• Any other reasonable duties to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, or machinery.
• Preferably with knowledge/experience in the Bus or HGV industry.
• Recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar. Degree or diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance also considered.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH desirable).
• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full‑time permanent role
• Monday‑Friday day shifts (flexibility required)
• Career progression opportunities
• Dedicated 1‑to‑1 mentoring
• Access to training courses and certifications
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member living in the same household
• Access to the Arriva Village – retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Arriva workplace pension

Join Arriva and be part of a team that keeps Britain moving.