Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager

£58,000

At Arriva UK Bus , we connect people and communities across the country, operating services from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and many more towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most.

We’re now looking for a motivated and skilled Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team. This is a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and on the road – making sure our passengers enjoy the best possible service.

Main Purpose of the Role

To control workshop, engineering, and cleaning staff and facilities. To ensure that breakdowns and vehicle changeovers are dealt with promptly and efficiently. To carry out mechanical repairs to all company vehicles, complete Quality Check Audits on repairs and MOT preparations, and ensure all written and electronic documentation is completed to enable the department to operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop on a daily basis in a cost-effective and safe manner, subject to shift patterns.

• Minimise lost mileage and downtime to ensure vehicles are available for service.

• Rectify driver-reported defects promptly and record all remedial action.

• Ensure all breakdowns are responded to within 10 minutes of notification, minimising disruption to service.

• Leave all vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition after workshop attention.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Group Engineering Maintenance Manual.

• Maintain sufficient vehicle availability and liaise with the Traffic team when shortages arise.

• Ensure security of the building and report any maintenance issues.

• Report dangerous occurrences, near misses, and passenger injuries to management and authorities where appropriate.

• Support Health & Safety meetings, lead by example, and ensure compliance with company H&S policies.

• Carry out the duties of a skilled fitter, including minor body, electrical, and general servicing work.

• Any other reasonable duties to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, or machinery.

• Preferably with knowledge/experience in the Bus or HGV industry.

• Recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar. Degree or diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance also considered.

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH desirable).

• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams effectively.

What Arriva Can Offer You

• Competitive salary

• Full-time permanent role

• Monday–Friday day shifts (flexibility required)

• Career progression opportunities

• Dedicated 1-to-1 mentoring

• Access to training courses and certifications

• Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member living in the same household

• Access to the Arriva Village – retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Arriva workplace pension

Join Arriva and be part of a team that keeps Britain moving.