Assistant Engineering Manager - #1717158

Purpose Of Role

To assist the Engineering Manager with the running of an efficient & effective engineering operation that meets the targets set out by Arriva UK Bus & DVSA. Delivering a high quality service to ensure that the garage meets their PVR requirements at all times whilst operating within budget and maintaining core KPI and regulatory compliance.

Main Responsibilities

• Be the designated person, when on site, for ensuring depot security and ensuring adherence by all team members for all matters relating to safe working practices and environment.
• Work to the instructions of the Site Manager & Engineering Manager, undertake all work as outlined in the Leader Standard Work document and other tasks as required.
• Lead and provide immediate supervision to the team to ensure they undertake the efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and cleaning of vehicles and components to set specifications.
• Identify, forward plan and allocate workload, to ensure it is balanced and presented at the correct time. Liaise with other AEM's to determine work priorities and identify best practice to ensure service and KPI targets are met.
• Ensure adherence of the team 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 vehicle, equipment and/or machinery, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of the Bus/HGV industry
• Ideal candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or hold a vocational qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical engineering, or similar field. Alternatively educated to degree level or diploma in an engineering /vehicle maintenance discipline
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and leads by example in the adherence to related working policies, practices and procedures
• Ability to lead and supervise a team and individuals to bring out the best of their abilities to ensure a safe and effective working environment is maintained.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication, happy to communicate with all staff and accept feedback in all forms
• Excellent organisational skills