Engineering Manager

Arriva London North Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in London is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee fleet maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will manage engineering operations, optimize fleet reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering backgrounds, leadership experience, and a commitment to operational efficiency. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, ideally in the bus or HGV sector.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering performance and service targets.
• Oversee team leaders, engineers, storekeepers, and apprentices.
• Manage the engineering P&L, budget, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Deliver technical training and ensure audit compliance.
• Promote lean strategies and operational efficiency improvements.
• Ensure daily vehicle availability meets peak requirements.
• Prepare and present operational reports on key KPIs.
• Oversee recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Proven leadership and team management experience

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance

Ability to manage budgets and forecasting

Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of fleet management

Job description

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This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on the operational efficiency of the fleet and the services we provide. At Arriva, we value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you’re passionate about engineering, leadership, and transport, we’d love to have you on our team!

Role Purpose

As the Engineering Manager, you will oversee fleet maintenance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while meeting key performance indicators (KPIs). Your role will involve managing engineering operations, optimizing fleet reliability, and contributing to continuous improvement strategies. This is a key leadership position where your work will directly impact the operational efficiency and overall success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Operations: Lead and deliver engineering performance and service targets. Manage fleet maintenance, ensuring reliability, compliance, and safety standards.
• Team Management: Oversee and lead team leaders, engineers, storekeepers, apprentices, and administrative staff. Ensure efficient shift planning, staff scheduling, performance management, and development.
• Financial Management: Manage the engineering P&L, budget, and forecasting. Contribute to business-critical projects and manage the garage budgets to minimize lost mileage.
• Health & Safety: Ensure that the premises meet health, safety, and environmental standards. Conduct safety audits and maintain compliance with O-Licence requirements. Supervise engineers, staff, and contractors with a strong duty of care.
• Compliance & Training: Deliver technical training and ensure audit compliance. Maintain legal and company compliance in all records and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote lean strategies and operational efficiency improvements, reducing waste and improving productivity.
• Customer Focus: Ensure daily vehicle availability meets peak requirements and exceeds statutory standards. Analyze breakdown trends and implement corrective action plans.
• Reporting: Prepare and present operational reports on a daily, weekly, and period-end basis. Ensure timely reporting on key KPIs, fleet performance, and maintenance activities.
• Recruitment & Development: Oversee recruitment, staff development, and training. Manage performance management systems to ensure the team is high-performing and continuously improving.

Requirements

• Strong engineering background, ideally in the bus or HGV sector.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage engineering operations, budgets, and forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of fleet management, workshop operations, shift planning, and payroll.

Who We Look For

We are looking for dynamic leaders with a strong engineering background, preferably in the bus or HGV sector, who thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should have proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring operational efficiency. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance are key to success in this role.