Job title: Assistant Engineering Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Reporting to: Depot Manager
As Assistant Engineering Manager, you will support the Engineering Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the depot workshop. You’ll help lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians to ensure buses are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and presentation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical knowledge with people management.
Assistant Engineering Manager Duties:
Support the Engineering Manager in managing the depot engineering function.
Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
Ensure vehicles are serviced, inspected, and maintained to DVSA and company standards.
Monitor vehicle availability, reliability, and compliance KPIs.
Oversee daily allocation of work, scheduling, and workshop planning.
Assist in budget control, stock management, and cost efficiency.
Support recruitment, training, and performance management of engineering staff.
Assistant Engineering Manager Skills:
Time-served Engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PCV/HGV Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Proven experience in fleet maintenance, ideally in the bus or transport sector.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing teams.
Good knowledge of DVSA standards and compliance requirements.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
IT literate with experience using fleet management systems.
PCV licence (Category D) desirable, or willingness to obtain.
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