Assistant Engineering Manager – Fleet Reliability

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Experience with expert leadership

Impact on community safety and performance

Job summary

A major transport company is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Luton to support day-to-day engineering activities and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and solid experience in the transport industry. Responsibilities include monitoring fleet performance, leading engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow into management while driving improvements in vehicle reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering role within transport or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
• Experience supervising or supporting a small team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in overseeing engineering activities.
• Assist with the performance management of engineering staff.
• Monitor fleet performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Engineering experience

Supervising skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT competency

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering systems

Job description

A major transport company is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager in Luton to support day-to-day engineering activities and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and solid experience in the transport industry. Responsibilities include monitoring fleet performance, leading engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow into management while driving improvements in vehicle reliability and operational efficiency.