Assistant Engineering Manager

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free TfL travel for you and a family/3

Excellent company benefits

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join a leading London bus operator near the Hillingdon area. This permanent role offers oversight of PSV/HGV maintenance and leadership of engineering teams.

You will manage workshop activities, vehicle availability and KPIs for safety, reliability and compliance, with strong emphasis on DVSA standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior PSV/HGV engineering management roles.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop engineering staff.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance operations and DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a large PSV engineering operation.
• Lead and support a team of Technicians and Engineers.
• Ensure vehicle availability and reliability targets are met.
• Oversee planned maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Support engineering KPIs, fleet performance and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA and health & safety standards.
• Assist with workshop planning and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement across the engineering department.
• Develop and mentor staff to maximise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Location: Heathrow Area

Salary: £64,000 - £69,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has become available near the Hillingdon area for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager, Workshop Manager, Service Manager or Fleet Maintenance Manager to join a leading London Bus Operator.

We are keen to hear from experienced engineering professionals from both the PSV and HGV sectors, including candidates currently working for Truck Main Dealers, Commercial Vehicle Main Dealers, Fleet Operators, Logistics Companies and Transport Operators who are looking to progress their career into a senior engineering management position.

This role would suit an established HGV Workshop Manager or an ambitious Service Manager looking to take the next step within a large fleet operation. Or you may be an experienced PSV Technician ready to take the next step on the career ladder.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy engineering operation responsible for maintaining a large fleet of buses to the highest standards of safety, reliability and compliance.

You will support the management of workshop activities, engineering staff, vehicle availability and fleet performance while ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of a large PSV engineering operation.
• Lead and support a team of Technicians, Chargehands, Supervisors and Engineers.
• Ensure vehicle availability and reliability targets are achieved.
• Oversee planned maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Support the delivery of engineering KPIs, fleet performance and operational objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA, Health & Safety and company engineering standards.
• Assist with workshop planning, labour utilisation and resource allocation.
• Support investigations into vehicle defects, breakdowns and engineering performance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering department.
• Develop and mentor engineering staff to maximise performance and engagement.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Engineering Manager, Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Fleet Manager, Engineering Supervisor or similar leadership position.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance operations within PSV, Bus, Coach, HGV, Truck or Commercial Vehicle environments.
• Industry recognised qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams and workshop performance.

HGV Candidates Encouraged To Apply

Applications are welcomed from experienced:

• HGV Workshop Managers
• HGV Service Managers
• Commercial Vehicle Service Managers
• Fleet Maintenance Managers
• Truck Workshop Managers
• Dealer Service Managers
• Fleet Engineering Supervisors
• Senior HGV Technicians looking to progress

Salary & Benefits

• £64,000 - £69,000 per annum
• Permanent position
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work for one of London's leading transport operators
• Free TfL travel for you and a member of your household
• Excellent company benefits
• Ongoing training, development and career progression