Lead Vehicle Maintenance Engineer

National Express Ltd; Lambert's End; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself

Complimentary coach travel for a Nomin

Life Assurance

Company pension

Employee Assistance programme

Private online GP service

Zusammenfassung

National Express is seeking a Team Leader to lead the Engineering team at the West Bromwich workshop. You will oversee the daily plan, ensure safe, compliant vehicle availability, and promote a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

You will drive performance, mentor engineers, and ensure maintenance aligns with DVSA and manufacturer standards while supporting ongoing improvements and effective planning with the Workshop Planner.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in vehicle maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.
• IMI Level III Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or IRTEC equivalent.
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification (or above).

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the shift to ensure safe, effective practices with correct tooling.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced to company, manufacturer and legal standards.
• Conduct Engineering Development Reviews with team members.
• Embed OPERATE framework and drive continuous improvement.
• Source and maintain tooling and equipment stock for shifts.
• Manage team conduct, performance conversations and disciplinary meetings if needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop and perform pre-use checks on equipment.
• Collaborate with Workshop Planner to plan and prioritise work.
• Handle absence and return-to-work interviews and sickness meetings.
• Certify vehicles as serviceable per DVSA requirements after engineering intervention.
• Document engineering improvements and service instructions in reports.
• Allocate work to Technicians to minimise downtime.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Basic IT skills

Diagnostic equipment use

Ausbildung

IMI Level III Bus & Coach Eng. & Maint. or Equiv. IRTEC

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Jobbeschreibung

National Express is seeking a Team Leader to lead the Engineering team at the West Bromwich workshop. You will oversee the daily plan, ensure safe, compliant vehicle availability, and promote a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

You will drive performance, mentor engineers, and ensure maintenance aligns with DVSA and manufacturer standards while supporting ongoing improvements and effective planning with the Workshop Planner.