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Arriva Group

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Liverpool
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong engineering background in heavy vehicle maintenance, relevant qualifications, leadership skills, attention to detail, good interpersonal and organizational skills, and safety knowledge.
  • You will oversee depot security, supervise maintenance teams, allocate workloads, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and support the Site and Engineering Managers.

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

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.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Assistant Engineering Manager role?

The purpose of the role is to assist the Engineering Manager in running an efficient and effective engineering operation that meets targets set by Arriva UK Bus & DVSA, ensuring that the garage meets its PVR requirements while operating within budget and maintaining core KPI and regulatory compliance.

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Engineering Manager?

Main responsibilities include ensuring depot security, supervising the team in servicing and maintaining vehicles, planning and allocating workload, and ensuring adherence to health & safety regulations and quality procedures.

What experience is required for this position?

A strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, preferably within the Bus/HGV industry, is required.

Is a specific educational background necessary for this role?

Ideal candidates will have served a recognized apprenticeship or hold a vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering. Alternatively, candidates should be educated to degree level or hold a diploma in an engineering or vehicle maintenance discipline.

What qualities should a successful Assistant Engineering Manager possess?

Successful candidates should have good knowledge of health & safety regulations, strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, good interpersonal and communication skills, and strong organizational skills.

Who does the Assistant Engineering Manager report to?

The Assistant Engineering Manager works under the instructions of the Site Manager and Engineering Manager.

What is the expected team dynamic for this role?

The Assistant Engineering Manager will lead and supervise a team to ensure a safe and effective working environment while helping team members reach their full potential.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

While the job description does not explicit mention professional development, working in this role may provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain further industry-related experience.

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Arriva Group

We’re a leading public transport operator in 14 European countries.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1938
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 35,500 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys, across 10 European countries, each year. Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; trams and light rail; waterbuses, and non-emergency patient transport.  We are part of Deutsche Bahn (DB), one of the world’s leading passenger and logistics companies, and are responsible for DB's regional passenger transport services outside Germany. We operate in the Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; the Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain; Sweden; and the UK.

Benefits

  • Pension Plan

  • Annual Leave

  • Maternity & Paternity Leave

  • Flexible Working