Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious Assistant Engineering Manager to join their Wakefield team. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in maintaining and servicing heavy vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With opportunities for career progression, mentoring, and access to training, you will play a crucial role in driving operational success and maintaining high-performance standards. Enjoy perks like free travel for you and a family member, retail discounts, and a comprehensive pension plan, making this an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free travel for you and a family member

Retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Arriva Workplace Pension

Career progression opportunities

Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring

Access to development training courses and certifications

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and leadership practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team for servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety regulations and quality procedures.

Skills

Maintenance of heavy vehicles

Leadership and supervision

Health & Safety knowledge

Engineering background

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in engineering

Vocational qualification in vehicle maintenance

Degree/diploma in engineering

Job description

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We are seeking experienced and ambitious Assistant Engineering Managers (AEM / Workshop Managers) to join Arriva Wakefield on a full-time permanent basis.

As an Assistant Engineering Manager, your role involves assisting the Garage Engineering Manager in running an efficient workshop that meets targets set by TfL, Arriva London, and DVSA, ensuring service delivery, maintaining PVR requirements, operating within budget, and meeting KPI and regulatory standards.

What Arriva Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Full-Time Permanent Employment
• Career progression opportunities
• Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring
• Access to development training courses and certifications
• Free travel for you and a nominated family member residing within 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

Main Responsibilities

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed. Responsibilities and duties may evolve based on business needs and personal development.

• Be the designated onsite person for depot security and ensure all team members adhere to safe working practices and environment standards.
• Work under the instructions of the Engineering Manager, undertake tasks as outlined in the Leader Standard Work document, and perform other duties as required.
• Lead and supervise the team to ensure efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and cleaning of vehicles and components to specified standards.
• Identify, plan, and allocate workload to ensure it is balanced and timely. Liaise with Working Chargehands to maintain on-road engineering performance within targets, ensuring clear communication and data capture.
• Ensure team adherence to working instructions, health & safety regulations, quality procedures, and environmental systems.

Requirements

• A strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, and/or machinery, preferably in the Bus/HGV industry.
• Recognized apprenticeship, vocational qualification, or a degree/diploma in engineering or vehicle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, with leadership by example in adherence to policies and procedures (IOSH).
• Ability to lead and supervise a team to ensure a safe and effective working environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Truck Transportation

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