Engineering Manager

Kelling Group; Sherburn in Elmet; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance X2.5 of salary

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Long Service awards

Internally FAST awards by nominations

Job summary

Kelling Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the Major Repairs depot, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure cost-effective operations with high product availability.

You will manage stock, fleet, safety compliance, and engage with internal teams and external suppliers to drive improvements and new product validation. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential for sustaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior engineering or depot management role with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering depot staff toward high performance.
• Oversee stock availability, maintenance, and fleet operations.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage recruitment and inductions.
• Ensure H&S compliance and participate in H&S committee meetings.
• Drive process improvements and ISO compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Customer Operations, HR, IT, and Technical Support.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• 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

• Life Assurance X2.5 of salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension
• Long Service awards
• Internally FAST awards by nominations

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team. We offer a pathway to permanent employment, on-the-job training, and a supportive working environment.