PSV Engineering Manager

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee two depot operations in the Liverpool area. You will be responsible for engineering compliance, budget control and leading a multi‑skilled team of engineers to maximise fleet performance.

The role requires senior management experience in PSV engineering, a Transport Manager CPC, and a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification. A permanent senior position with pension and strategic influence awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in PCV/PSV engineering environments.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Leadership of multi-skilled engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for engineering performance across two depots.
• Ensure DVSA, operator licence and company engineering compliance.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, inspections, servicing and repair standards.
• Control engineering budgets and departmental expenditure.
• Lead approximately 8 engineers and 4 auxiliary staff.

Skills

Engineering management

Budgeting

Leadership

DVSA knowledge

Transport Manager CPC

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

ENGINEERING MANAGER – £55K–£57.5K + PENSION

Liverpool / Merseyside

£57,500+ per annum DOE

Permanent Position

Dual-Site Engineering Responsibility

Company Pension

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced PSV Engineering Manager or Supervisor ready to take full responsibility for a busy engineering operation?

We are recruiting an Engineering Manager for an established passenger transport operator in Merseyside. You will be primarily based at a Liverpool-area depot while also holding engineering responsibility for a second depot on the Wirral.

This is a senior, hands‑on management position with full responsibility for engineering compliance, workshop performance, budgets and the leadership of a multi‑skilled engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking full responsibility for engineering performance across two depot operations
• Ensuring complete DVSA, operator licence and company engineering compliance
• Managing vehicle maintenance, inspections, servicing and repair standards
• Managing engineering budgets and controlling departmental expenditure
• Leading and developing a team of approximately 8 Engineers
• Managing an additional team of auxiliary and vehicle presentation staff
• Maximising fleet availability, reliability and workshop productivity
• Ensuring maintenance records and engineering documentation remain fully compliant
• Managing staff performance, attendance, training and development
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across both locations
• Working with senior management to improve fleet and engineering performance

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This is an experienced management appointment and applicants should have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a PCV / PSV engineering environment
• Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of DVSA and operator licence maintenance requirements
• Experience managing engineering compliance and vehicle maintenance systems
• Experience leading and developing engineering teamsStrong budgeting and cost-control experience
• Good organisational, leadership and decision‑making skills

You may currently be working as an Engineering Manager, Fleet Engineer, Workshop Manager, Assistant Engineering Manager or an experienced Engineering Supervisor ready for greater responsibility.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITY

You will have responsibility for an engineering operation comprising approximately:

• 8 Engineers
• 4 Auxiliary Staff
• 4 Cleaning / Vehicle Presentation Staff

The role requires effective leadership across both sites while ensuring the primary depot continues to operate safely, efficiently and compliantly.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £55,000 – £57,500 basic salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• Permanent senior management position
• Responsibility for two engineering operations
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on engineering standards and fleet performance

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Further information regarding the employer and exact depot locations will be provided to suitable candidates following an initial discussion.

I will endeavour to contact all applicants. However, if you have not heard from me within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion