Fleet & Infrastructure Engineering Team Lead

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Full Time contract

Career progression and upskilling

Arriva Village discounts

Free bus travel for you and family

Workplace Pension

Job summary

Arriva plc in Luton is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering operations across our fleet and infrastructure.

This role offers a clear path into management for an experienced engineer, with responsibilities spanning maintenance planning, staff development, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced transport environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in transport or heavy industry engineering roles.
• Supervisory or team-support experience with technicians or engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in planning, organising and overseeing day-to-day engineering activities.
• Assist with supervision, development and performance management of engineering staff.
• Help implement engineering strategies, policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Monitor fleet performance data, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve availability and reduce breakdowns.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support procurement and management of spare parts, equipment, and external services.
• Assist with fleet upgrades, new equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance and other departments to support business objectives.
• Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering systems

Job description

Arriva plc in Luton is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering operations across our fleet and infrastructure.

This role offers a clear path into management for an experienced engineer, with responsibilities spanning maintenance planning, staff development, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced transport environment.