Head Of Engineering

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; East Hertfordshire; Presencial; GBP 51.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

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Overtime available

Descripción de la vacante

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function across our client's fleet, based in Bishop's Stortford.

The role requires senior management experience in PSV/Bus/HGV and strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles, with a full UK driving licence and CPC certification. You will lead and develop engineering teams, ensure maintenance and compliance, and drive safety and efficiency across operations.

Formación

• Proven experience in a senior engineering management position within the PSV / Bus / HGV / Commercial Vehicle industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles and fleet maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CPC Holder (National Certificate of Professional Competence for Bus and Coach Operations)
• Strong understanding of vehicle compliance, health & safety and legislative requirements

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Engineering function, ensuring the fleet is maintained to a high standard
• Manage and develop engineering teams, including Workshop Managers, Engineers and Technicians
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained, serviced and repaired in line with company and legal requirements
• Oversee vehicle inspections, MOT preparation and compliance
• Monitor fleet reliability, engineering performance and vehicle availability
• Manage engineering budgets, costs and expenditure
• Ensure all health & safety procedures and engineering standards are maintained
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency and fleet performance
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure vehicle availability meets business requirements

Conocimientos

Senior engineering management

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Full UK Driving Licence

CPC Holder

Educación

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

CPC Holder (National Certificate of Professional Competence for Bus and Coach Operations)

Descripción del empleo

Position: Head of Engineering

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Overtime: Available & Optional

Location: Bishop's Stortford

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering to join our client's dedicated Engineering team and take responsibility for the efficient management and delivery of engineering operations across their fleet.

The successful Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering will be responsible for leading the engineering function, ensuring high standards of vehicle maintenance, compliance, safety and reliability are maintained across the operation.

Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering management position within the PSV / Bus / HGV / Commercial Vehicle industry


• Strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles and fleet maintenance


• Relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent


• Strong understanding of vehicle compliance, health & safety and legislative requirements


• Full UK Driving Licence


• CPC Holder (National Certificate of Professional Competence for Bus and Coach Operations)

Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering Main Duties

• Lead and manage the Engineering function, ensuring the fleet is maintained to a high standard


• Manage and develop engineering teams, including Workshop Managers, Engineers and Technicians


• Ensure all vehicles are maintained, serviced and repaired in line with company and legal requirements


• Oversee vehicle inspections, MOT preparation and compliance


• Monitor fleet reliability, engineering performance and vehicle availability


• Manage engineering budgets, costs and expenditure


• Ensure all health & safety procedures and engineering standards are maintained


• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency and fleet performance


• Work closely with operational teams to ensure vehicle availability meets business requirements