PSV Engineering Manager

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Bonus

Company Pension

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced PSV/PCV Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated workshop team in Sutton/Inner Surrey. You will drive maintenance excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance across the TfL London Bus sector, ensuring high fleet availability and passenger safety.

The role requires direct experience in HGV/PSV/PCV operations, a suitable mechanical engineering qualification, and 2–3 years in senior PSV/PCV management.

Qualifications

• Must come directly from HGV/PSV/PCV/Bus/Coach sector.
• Industry qualification aligned with heavy vehicle maintenance.
• 2–3 years in a senior PSV/PCV engineering management role.
• Deep knowledge of PSV/PCV maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Leadership: Managing a PSV/PCV workshop in a cost-efficient, safe manner.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor the PSV/PCV engineering team to high performance.
• Compliance & Scheduling: Manage planned maintenance and statutory inspections for all PSV/PCV assets.
• Data Utilization: Use data and technology to optimise fleet performance and reduce downtime.
• Defect Management: Record, track and rectify defects reported by staff.
• Facilities & Legislation: Ensure maintenance, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Mileage Optimization: Minimise engineering lost mileage while ensuring TfL / route requirements.
• Talent Acquisition: Interview and onboard new PSV/PCV workshop staff.
• Performance Management: Conduct disciplinaries and reviews to maintain standards.

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / IRTEC)

Job description

PSV / PCV Engineering Manager

Location: Sutton / Inner Surrey

Salary: £74,000 - £80,000 Per Annum (D.O.E)

Bonus: 15% Performance Bonus & Benefits

We are currently seeking an experienced PSV Engineering Manager or PCV Depot Manager to lead a dedicated team of workshop engineers and technicians in the Sutton / Inner Surrey area.

In this role, you will be driving operational excellence across all areas of PSV and PCV vehicle maintenance, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance within the competitive TfL London Bus sector.

As a senior leader, you will oversee a fast-paced workshop environment, ensuring that both passenger safety and fleet availability remain at the highest standards across our entire PSV / PCV operation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Workshop Leadership: Managing a dedicated PSV / PCV workshop in a cost-effective, productive, and safe manner.
• Team Development: Leading, mentoring, and developing the PSV and PCV engineering team to achieve outstanding performance and technical excellence.
• Compliance & Scheduling: Managing planned maintenance and statutory inspections for all fleet PSV and PCV assets.
• Data Utilization: Using both data and modern technology to optimize PSV / PCV fleet performance, monitor fuel efficiency, and drastically reduce vehicle downtime.
• Defect Management: Systematically recording, tracking, and rectifying any mechanical or electrical defects reported by PSV / PCV operating staff.
• Facilities & Legislation: Managing the maintenance, health and safety, and environmental impact of the company premises, ensuring full legislative compliance for all PSV / PCV repair stands.
• Mileage Optimization: Minimizing engineering lost mileage by delivering exceptionally safe and reliable vehicles to ensure TfL and traffic route requirements are met.
• Talent Acquisition: Interviewing, onboarding, and selecting candidates for new openings within the PSV / PCV workshop.
• Performance Management: Carrying out formal disciplinaries and performance reviews when necessary to maintain high workshop standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Industry Experience: The successful candidate must come directly from a HGV / PSV / PCV / Bus / Coach sector (Heavy Vehcile / HGV industry experience will be considered) and possess previous experience in a senior workshop management capacity.
• Qualifications: You will hold an industry-recognized mechanical engineering qualification (such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or IRTEC) specifically aligned with heavy vehicle, PSV, or PCV maintenance.
• Leadership Tenure: Ideally, a minimum of 2-3 years of direct experience in a similar senior PSV / PCV engineering management role.
• Technical Knowledge: A thorough, deep-dive understanding of vehicle maintenance procedures for modern PSV / PCV / Bus and Coach configurations.

Package and Benefits:

• Basic Salary: £74,000 - £80,000 Per Annum (Dependent on Experience)
• Bonus: 15% Discretionary Performance-Related Bonus
• Holiday: 25 Days Annual Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Financial Security: Workplace Company Pension Scheme
• Progression: Ongoing advanced training & long-term career development opportunities