Engineering Manager – Hemel Hempstead Salary: £64,000 per annum Company Car Why Join Arriva? This is a standout opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at one of the UK’s leading transport operators. As Engineering Manager at our Hemel Hempstead depot, you’ll directly influence fleet performance and service reliability. At Arriva, we believe in empowering our teams, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, operational leadership, and making a real difference—this is your next move. The Role As Engineering Manager, you’ll take full ownership of engineering operations, leading a skilled team and ensuring the depot runs efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory and company standards. You'll be responsible for delivering against KPIs, improving fleet availability, and contributing to business-wide improvement strategies. Key Responsibilities Engineering Operations Lead all engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring delivery of performance and service targets Maintain fleet reliability, safety, and legal compliance to the highest standards Leadership & Team Development Inspire, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team including engineers, team leaders, apprentices, storekeepers, and admin staff Manage workforce planning, shift allocation, and staff development to build a high-performing team Financial Management Oversee depot-level P&L, budgeting, and forecasting Drive cost efficiency and reduce lost mileage through proactive planning and resource management Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and O-Licence regulations Conduct regular audits and maintain rigorous safety practices across the depot Training & Development Implement and deliver technical training programs Ensure all audit trails and compliance documentation meet legal and corporate standards Continuous Improvement Drive lean methodologies and operational improvements Identify and act on opportunities to boost productivity and reduce waste Customer Service & Fleet Availability Ensure vehicle availability consistently meets or exceeds peak service demand Monitor breakdown trends and implement effective corrective action plans Reporting & Analysis Deliver accurate, timely operational reports (daily, weekly, period-end) Track depot performance against key KPIs and provide data-driven insights Talent & Recruitment Lead recruitment and onboarding for depot engineering roles Embed a strong performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance management What You’ll Bring A strong background in engineering, ideally within the bus or HGV sector Proven experience in leading technical teams within a dynamic operational environment Deep understanding of fleet management, maintenance planning, and workshop operations Strong financial and commercial awareness, including P&L responsibility Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory frameworks A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation Additional Information This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Engineering Manager role. However, responsibilities may evolve in line with future business needs or individual development. The successful candidate may also be asked to undertake additional duties, as reasonably required by their manager.