Deputy Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Engineering Manager to join their team at Barking garage. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of a diverse fleet of buses, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with excellent planning and decision-making skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and community engagement, offering competitive salaries and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Financial education

Affordable loans

Discounts on holidays

Free travel for you and a household member

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large vehicle maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing engineering functions and maintaining bus fleet standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and employee wellbeing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Vehicle Maintenance

Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety Compliance

Planning and Prioritization

Decision-Making Skills

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Engineering Manager

Join our team at Barking garage as a Deputy Engineering Manager, working for a sustainable, diverse, and community-focused employer that prioritizes its people while delivering contracted bus services for Transport for London.

Salary

Approx £65,295 per annum including a shift allowance.

About the Role

As part of our professional engineering management team, you will assist the Engineering Manager in the daily management of the engineering functions at our Barking garage in East London. Your key responsibilities include maintaining our fleet of buses to the standards required by the Company, TfL, and the DVSA, and influencing Health & Safety compliance, fatigue management, and employee wellbeing.

Candidate Requirements

• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and vehicle maintenance for large vehicles, preferably PCVs.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering, bodywork construction, and basic stores procedures.
• Ability to obtain a Transport CPC if required.
• Strong planning, prioritization, analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Our Fleet and Services

Our garage operates a diverse range of buses, including electric and mirrorless models, serving East London. Your role will be crucial in ensuring these vehicles are well-maintained to serve the community reliably.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £61,755 per annum plus a shift allowance of £3,542.67.
• Company pension scheme, financial education, affordable loans, and discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels.
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (non-contractual), and free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses outside London.
• Opportunities for UK-wide career development and secondments.
• Employee assistance programme supporting health and wellbeing 24/7.
• Inclusive working environment with diverse employee networks and community engagement initiatives.

Application

If you have supervisory or management experience with large vehicles, we look forward to your application. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

Location

Stagecoach Barking Bus Garage, 205 Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex IG11 8UE