Engineering Manager

Kelling Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)

Company Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kelling Group in Sherburn seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee the Major Repairs depot, lead a team, manage stock and fleet, and ensure high service quality and product availability. You will develop and validate new products, systems and components, and drive performance across depot operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to maintain operational excellence.

Qualifications

• A creative and logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions.
• Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Effective planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office™ programs.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Manage, mentor, and motivate all engineering depot staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee recruitment, including selection, interviewing, inductions, and employee development.
• Conduct and organise regular Toolbox Talks, staff cover management, and holiday planning.
• Facilitate investigatory and disciplinary hearings, addressing grievances as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning and organising

MS Office

Job description

• Job Category Engineering
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others Yes

Sherburn

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm.

Job Function: The Engineering manager holds primary responsibility for overseeing the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations of the Major Repairs depot, ensuring the highest quality of service and product availability. This role involves leading and managing a team, maintaining stock and fleet oversight, and upholding company standards in all aspects of depot operations, provide development and validation of new products, systems, and components. Manage team to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.

Reporting to: Group Asset Operations Director.

Liaising with: Depot Managers, Operational team, Customer service team, AHN team, external suppliers and product developers

The ideal candidate must have experience in a similar role, demonstrates excellent leadership and communication skills, and is highly organised and motivated to maintain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Manage, mentor, and motivate all engineering depot staff, fostering a high-performance
• Conduct performance reviews, one-to-one meetings, and return-to-work
• Oversee recruitment, including selection, interviewing, inductions, and employee
• Conduct and organise regular Toolbox Talks, staff cover management, and holiday
• Facilitate investigatory and disciplinary hearings, addressing grievances as needed.

• Operational Efficiency and Stock Management: Oversee the availability and maintenance of all products and units under repair.
• Maintain optimal stock levels, coordinating quarterly stock checks.
• Provide product back-up and support for the Technical Dept, Depots and FSE’s.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Provide quality control by appropriate reviews.
• Supervise and support the team’s development of the fleet telematic functionality.
• Input into new product development and specification
• Optimisation of electrical systems to suit the required applications
• Ownership of stress testing process for new / refurbished units
• Dealing with third parties on new build / refurb programmes

• Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure adherence to company Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures.
• Serve as a worker representative in H&S committee meetings, conveying staff concerns and suggestions.
• Work with the EHS Manager on depot safety matters, including training, incident response, and equipment checks.
• Oversee depot H&S management system, ensuring all equipment is maintained and serviced properly.
• Manage accident reporting, investigations, and lead safety observations.

• Process Improvement and Project Participation: Develop, review, and enhance depot processes (e.g., SOPs) to improve operational efficiency.
• Actively participate in Company-wide initiatives, including projects aimed at achieving and maintaining ISO compliance, to support standardized quality and safety protocols across depot operations.
• Actively participate in on-site, off-site, and virtual meetings with supporting

• Customer and Stakeholder Relations: Collaborate with supporting departments, including Customer Operations Desk, Services, HR, IT, and Technical Support.

Requirements

• A creative and logical approach for generating new ideas and solutions.
• Strong problem problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Effective planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office™ programs.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Summary

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)