Engineering Manager - Green Lane and Birkenhead

Engineering Manager - Green Lane and Birkenhead

Company: Arriva Merseyside Limited

Type of Contract: Full time

Ref#: JR030060

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee the maintenance and presentation of the fleet across multiple depots in Merseyside.

Purpose of Role:

To oversee the maintenance and presentation of the fleet across multiple depots in accordance with current legislation, prescribed policies, maintenance procedures and safety standards at bus garage(s) as defined by the Engineering Director, Area Director and UK Bus. Achievement of fleet and workshop Key Performance Indicators and targets as defined by Engineering Director, Area Director and UK Bus to provide the agreed transport services in the most efficient and reliable manner.

Main Responsibilities:

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job-holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.

1. Qualified or working towards Transport Manager (Management CPC Holder)
2. Deliver engineering performance and service delivery
3. Ownership of core engineering KPI's for multiple sites
4. Stores activities and KPI responsibility (Supply Chain, Stock levels, VOR position, Warranties, Stores KPI's)
5. Bus presentation and cleanliness
6. Fleet maintenance, repair and service quality checks
7. Management of ATF's (where applicable)
8. Fleet reliability and improvement action plans
9. Deployment of campaigns and fleet compliance
10. Produce Daily, Weekly & Period-End reports as required
11. Other reasonable duties which are not mentioned above may be required to be undertaken

Essential Postholder Requirements and Person Specification:

• 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
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working in partnership with Trade Union representatives