Assistant Engineering Manager

TXM Recruit; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Preston. You will support the Engineering Manager in daily operations and manage a team to ensure safety and reliability in vehicle maintenance. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance, strong leadership skills, and experience in fleet maintenance. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000.

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer with experience in fleet maintenance.
• Strong leadership with experience managing teams.
• Good knowledge of DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in managing the depot engineering function.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained to standards.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PCV/HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Overview

Job title: Assistant Engineering Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Reporting to: Depot Manager

As Assistant Engineering Manager, you will support the Engineering Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the depot workshop. You\'ll help lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians to ensure buses are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and presentation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical knowledge with people management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in managing the depot engineering function.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced, inspected, and maintained to DVSA and company standards.
• Monitor vehicle availability, reliability, and compliance KPIs.
• Oversee daily allocation of work, scheduling, and workshop planning.
• Assist in budget control, stock management, and cost efficiency.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of engineering staff.

Skills & Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PCV/HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
• Proven experience in fleet maintenance, ideally in the bus or transport sector.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing teams.
• Good knowledge of DVSA standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• IT literate with experience using fleet management systems.
• PCV licence (Category D) desirable, or willingness to obtain.

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