Assistant Engineering Manager

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life cover

Professional development support

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager for a Redcar PSV workshop. Lead daily operations, coach technicians, and drive service standards within a busy bus and coach facility. This role sits in a wider national group with solid investment and clear operational systems.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on PSV/HGV mechanical experience, leadership strengths, and a track record in supervising workshop teams, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Workshop Manager or senior supervisory role.
• Hands-on technical background with PSV/HGV systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a busy Bus and Coach workshop.
• Coach and develop technicians through structured coaching.
• Ensure high service standards, productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with service and aftersales teams.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain quality, health & safety, and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

HGV/PSV experience

Education

Technical qualification (mechanical)

Job description

Position: Assistant Engineering Manager
Location: Redcar
Sector: PSV
Shift: Monday to Friday
Hours Per Week: 39
Pay: £45,000

My client, a respected name in the UK bus and coach sector, is looking for a forward-thinking Workshop Manager to lead their Redcar depot
As part of a wider national group, this site benefits from strong investment, modern equipment, and clear operational systems-ideal for an experienced leader ready to take ownership of a well-established team.

What you'll be doing in your new PSV Assistant Engineering Manager role:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a busy Bus and Coach workshop
• Supporting and developing technicians through structured coaching
• Ensuring high service standards, productivity and efficiency
• Collaborating with the wider service and aftersales team
• Monitoring KPIs and maintaining quality, health & safety, and compliance

The successful PSV Assistant Engineering Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a Workshop Manager or senior supervisory role
• A recognised technical qualification and hands-on background
• HGV or PSV Mechanical Experience
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver against targets
• An understanding of financial performance within workshop operations

Benefits you can expect in your new Assistant Engineering Manager role:

• £45,000 Per Annum
• Monday to Friday working week
• Full company benefits including pension, healthcare and life cover
• Support with ongoing professional development
• Employee wellbeing and long-service recognition schemes