Deptuty engineering manager - bus operations

Job Description:

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This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking a leadership role within a dynamic workshop setting - buses.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a Deputy Engineering Manager who will be crucial in:
Ensuring the fleet of buses are maintained to the standard required by the Company, TfL and the DVSA.
Achieving maximum vehicle availability and continually improving standards,
Influence on Health & Safety compliance/culture, fatigue management and employee wellbeing
Pay and benefits: £67,250 per year, free travel on London bus and tube for yourself and a nominee, pension, excellent career opportunities.

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Essential Requirements:
You should have a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and vehicle maintenance procedures for large vehicles, preferably PCVs, as well as knowledge of electrical engineering, bodywork construction and basic stores procedures.
Ability to gain a Transport CPC.
Ability to plan, prioritise, analyse and make decisions is also essential as well as an up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
Work any 5 days out of 7 on a shift basis.
Duties
Supervise and manage workshop to deliver results - service requirements, MOTs, general maintenance.
Oversee all equipment use and repair/maintenance.
Oversee parts inventory.
Lead a health and safety culture.
Manage and lead staff, ensuring the team is constantly learning and developing.
Cover the work.
Work with the wider support team to bring results on a technical or project basis.
Paperwork compliance for servicing, legislation, group standards.
Qualifications
Proven experience in a heavy vehicle workshop, knowledge and hands on ability to be able to demonstrate, coach and deliver.
Able to lead from the front with a team of technicians/ mechanics.
Health and Safety focused. xrnqpay
A great communicator
At least a qualified mechanic, up to NVQ level 3.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
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