Assistant Engineering Manager

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment agency in London is seeking a PSV Assistant Engineering Manager. This role involves managing the workshop, maintaining and servicing PSV vehicles, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and leadership skills. Competitive salary of £58k+, OTE £65k+, and other benefits offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles.
• Ideally possess a PSV driving license.
• Recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop daily in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure breakdowns are responded to within 10 minutes.
• Support Health & Safety meetings and compliance.

Skills

Experience with PSV vehicles

Strong engineering background

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational qualification in engineering

Degree or diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance

Job description

Overview

PSV Assistant Engineering Manager. Commercial PSV Company. Permanent position. Mon - Fri, Days. 37hrs per Week. Basic Salary - £58k+ per annum, Bonus, + More Benefits. OTE £65k+.

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 and Experience

• You will either have experience working on PSV vehicles and/or the qualifications to do so. Not essential but ideally you will have a PSV driving license as well as experience working on a variety of commercial vehicles.
• 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.

About the Recruiter

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd. We are a specialist engineering & technical agency working within the HGV & Bus industry. We work alongside national and multinational companies within this industry, as well as councils and commercial vehicle rental companies. We recruit for roles across the board so if you are a HGV, PSV or commercial vehicle industry professional please get in touch. We recruit for technicians, operatives, controllers, admin staff and management.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now!

I will endeavour to contact all applicants; however, if you do not hear from me within two weeks then you have been unsuccessful.