Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva Yorkshire Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to assist in running an efficient workshop. This role involves supervising vehicle maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and adhering to health & safety guidelines. Opportunities for career progression and mentorship are offered, alongside substantial employee benefits.

Benefits

Full-Time Permanent Employment

Career progression opportunities

Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring

Access to development training courses and certifications

Free travel for you and a nominated family member

Access to retail discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
• Good knowledge of health & safety practices (IOSH).
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team for efficient servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
• Ensure team adherence to safety regulations and quality procedures.
• Plan and allocate workload to maintain engineering performance.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Education

Recognized apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Degree or diploma in engineering or vehicle maintenance

Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious Assistant Engineering Manager (AEM / Workshop Manager) to join Arriva.

As an Assistant Engineering Manager, your role involves assisting the Garage Engineering Manager in running an efficient workshop that meets targets, ensuring service delivery to meet PVR requirements at all times, operating within budget, and delivering core KPIs and regulatory compliance.

What Arriva can offer you:

• Full-Time Permanent Employment
• Career progression opportunities
• Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring
• Access to development training courses and certifications
• Free travel for you and a nominated family member residing within the same household
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year

Main Responsibilities

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to carry out additional tasks as assigned by their manager. Responsibilities may change based on future business needs and personal development.

1. Be the designated person onsite for depot security and ensure all team members adhere to safe working practices and environment regulations.
2. Follow instructions from the Engineering Manager, undertake all work as outlined in the Leader Standard Work document, and perform other tasks as required.
3. Lead and supervise the team to ensure the efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and cleaning of vehicles and components according to specifications.
4. Identify, plan, and allocate workload to ensure it is balanced and timely. Liaise with Working Chargehands to maintain on-road engineering performance within targets, ensuring clear communication and data capture.
5. Ensure team adherence to working instructions, health & safety regulations, quality procedures, and environmental systems.

Requirements:

• A strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, and/or machinery, preferably in the Bus / HGV industry.
• Recognized apprenticeship or vocational qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical engineering, or similar field. Alternatively, a degree or diploma in engineering or vehicle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety, leading by example in adherence to policies, practices, and procedures (IOSH).
• Ability to lead and supervise a team to foster a safe and effective working environment.