Engineering Team Lead, Fleet Performance & Safety

Arriva Group; Whitby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Technical training

Licence training assistance

Pension

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Arriva Group is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in running an efficient operation and ensuring service delivery to meet PVR requirements while staying within budget and KPI targets.

The role involves supervising the on-site depot team, coordinating maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles, and driving continuous improvements in reliability. Training and career development opportunities are available within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• A strong engineering background with maintenance/repair experience in heavy vehicles or machinery.
• Experience in Bus/HGV industry preferred.
• Apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering, or an engineering degree/diploma.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team and uphold safe working practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Experience working with Trade Union representatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be the designated person on site for depot security and safe working practices.
• Lead and supervise the team to service, maintain, repair, overhaul and clean vehicles to spec.
• Plan workload with Team Leaders to meet priorities and KPI targets.
• Ensure availability of parts, consumables, tooling and equipment when needed.
• Identify root causes to improve fleet reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to manage depot costs while boosting team capability.

Job description

Arriva Group is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in running an efficient operation and ensuring service delivery to meet PVR requirements while staying within budget and KPI targets.

The role involves supervising the on-site depot team, coordinating maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles, and driving continuous improvements in reliability. Training and career development opportunities are available within a supportive engineering environment.