Location: Heathrow Depot, Stanwell TW19 7LZ
Salary: Competitive Salary
Are you a results-driven Engineering Manager with a passion for safety, reliability, and high-performing teams? Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, essential transport operation?
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (PCV) to join our senior management team and play a critical role in keeping our fleet — and our passengers — moving safely and on time.
🚌 About Us
Hallmark Connections is part of the Rotala Group and operates a diverse fleet of buses and coaches, delivering vital public transport services, Hoppa and private hire contracts across Heathrow Airport and the surrounding region.
🛠️ The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll have full responsibility for the Engineering function, ensuring outstanding standards of safety, compliance, reliability, and cost control.
You’ll lead, develop, and motivate a skilled Engineering team while shaping strategies that support the operational and commercial needs of the business.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly impact performance, compliance, and customer experience.
🧾 Key Responsibilities
1. Own and control engineering budgets, delivering cost-effective performance
2. Lead and develop the Engineering team, driving engagement, training, and compliance
3. Ensure full compliance with DVSA, Health & Safety, and operational legislation
4. Deliver and monitor KPIs across: o Vehicle inspection & servicing o MOT compliance o Fleet reliability & cleanliness standards
5. Oversee the effective use of diagnostic tools, workshop equipment, and engineering systems
6. Provide accurate cost analysis and insights to support operational planning
🧾 Essential Experience & Qualifications
7. Proven experience as an Engineering Manager in a PCV environment
8. Experience managing a large fleet or multi-site engineering operation
9. Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Level 3 HGV City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent)
10. NEBOSH qualified
11. Strong knowledge of DVSA standards, H&S legislation, and engineering processes
12. Confident IT skills and attention to accurate reporting
13. Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends or anti-social hours when required
🧾 Desirable Experience & Qualifications
14. CPC qualification (or working towards), ideally Transport Manager
15. Experience as a named individual on an Operator’s Licence
📈 Why Join Hallmark?
16. A senior, influential role within a respected transport operator
17. The stability and opportunity of being part of the Rotala Group
18. A chance to make a real impact on safety, performance, and service delivery
19. Work in a dynamic, operationally critical environment where your expertise matters
✅ Benefits
20. Competitive salary
21. Company pension
22. Free network travel for yourself and family members
23. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
24. Free onsite secure parking
25. MoorePay discounts through our HR system
26. Ongoing training, development and career progression