Head of Engineering - Yorkshire

Arriva Group; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A key engineering firm in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced leader to oversee engineering operations across multiple sites. This role involves driving performance improvements, ensuring safety compliance, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fleet maintenance and strong leadership abilities. Offering a competitive salary and benefits package, this position is crucial for shaping the future of engineering in the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven engineering leader with multi-site management experience.
• Excellent people leadership skills to engage and develop teams.
• Commercially astute with a track record of efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple engineering sites.
• Ensure delivery of engineering standards and vehicle safety.
• Drive performance improvements in cost and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering sites within the Yorkshire region.
• Ensure delivery of robust engineering standards, including vehicle safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive performance improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and asset utilisation.
• Develop and empower Depot Engineering Managers to build engaged, high‑performing teams.
• Lead on fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and new technology integration.
• Manage budgets, maintenance planning, and performance reporting in line with company KPIs.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety‑first operations.
• Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure engineering supports wider business goals.

Qualifications

• A proven engineering leader with multi‑site or regional management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance (bus, coach, rail, HGV, or related sector).
• Excellent people leadership and coaching skills – able to engage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Commercially astute, with a track record of improving performance, cost control, and efficiency.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and customer service.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable; management training advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and modernise engineering operations across a key region.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and performance bonus.
• Excellent benefits package and ongoing professional development.

If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire your teams, and make a lasting impact across Yorkshire’s engineering network – we’d love to hear from you.