Deputy Engineering Manager (PSV)

RSD Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free travel benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

RSD Recruitment Ltd represents a national transport operator seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor/Workshop Manager to lead a busy engineering department responsible for a modern bus fleet, including EVs. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on maintaining fleet availability and DVSA compliance.

You will supervise engineering teams, drive safety culture, plan maintenance, and push continuous improvement across workshop operations, with PSV experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing within a commercial vehicle, HGV, PSV, bus, coach or fleet maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and vehicle bodywork repairs.
• Experience managing workshop teams and maintaining operational performance.
• Excellent planning, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to obtain a Transport Manager CPC if required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Engineering Manager in leading the engineering function.
• Ensuring maximum fleet availability and vehicle reliability.
• Maintaining compliance with DVSA, operator, and industry standards.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across the workshop.
• Managing employee wellbeing and fatigue management processes.
• Supervising engineering teams and supporting their development.
• Assisting with maintenance planning and operational performance.
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Workshop management

Planning & decision-making

Health & Safety knowledge

Transport CPC (if required)

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Supervisor, Workshop Manager, Fleet Engineer, Assistant Engineering Manager, or Deputy Engineering Manager looking to progress their career within a large and modern PSV operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy engineering department responsible for maintaining a modern fleet of buses, including the latest electric vehicle technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Engineering Manager in leading the engineering function
• Ensuring maximum fleet availability and vehicle reliability
• Maintaining compliance with DVSA, operator, and industry standards
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across the workshop
• Managing employee wellbeing and fatigue management processes
• Supervising engineering teams and supporting their development
• Assisting with maintenance planning and operational performance
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop operations

Requirements

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a commercial vehicle, HGV, PSV, bus, coach, or fleet maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of electrical systems and vehicle bodywork repairs
• Experience managing workshop teams and operational performance
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to obtain a Transport Manager CPC if required

PSV experience is highly desirable, although candidates from HGV, commercial vehicle, fleet, plant, or similar heavy vehicle backgrounds will also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £63,609.80 per annum
• Additional shift allowance of £3,648.95 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Extensive employee discount and benefits package
• Free travel benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a national transport organisation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern workshops and vehicle fleet including electric vehicles
• Supportive and inclusive working environment