Engineering Manager

Forward Assist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering team for a bustling PSV depot. The role involves overseeing all aspects of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in heavy vehicles, strong leadership skills, and a relevant engineering qualification. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar heavy vehicle or PSV environment.
• Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers.
• Managing all engineering operations, from routine maintenance to complex repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with all industry regulations and safety standards.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for the engineering department.
• Implementing new technologies and process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Engineering Manager

Are you a dynamic and experienced engineering professional ready to take the wheel of a bustling Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) depot? We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Manager to lead our client’s maintenance and engineering team.

The Role

As our Engineering Manager, you’ll be the linchpin of the operations, ensuring the fleet of passenger service vehicles is maintained to the highest safety and performance standards. You’ll lead a dedicated team of technicians and engineers, overseeing all aspects of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. This isn’t just a desk job; it’s a hands‑on leadership role where your expertise will directly impact the reliability and safety of our service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers
• Managing all engineering operations, from routine maintenance to complex repairs
• Ensuring compliance with all industry regulations and safety standards
• Budgeting and resource allocation for the engineering department
• Implementing new technologies and process improvements to enhance efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in a similar heavy vehicle or PSV environment
• Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Relevant engineering qualification highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme

Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.