James Lewis has been actively placing professionals since 2004, helping our candidates achieve career success with a range of organisations from small independents to FTSE top 100 companies.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Engineering Manager. In this leadership role, you will oversee maintenance, and optimization of our bus fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards. You will lead a team of engineers, driving innovation, improving vehicle performance, and implementing best practices to enhance service quality.
About the role:
* Lead and drive engineering performance to achieve service targets and objectives.
* Manage engineering P&L, budget, and forecasting, ensuring financial goals are met.
* Oversee workshop operations, including shift scheduling and payroll management.
* Ensure fleet maintenance, reliability, and regulatory compliance are consistently maintained.
* Supervise stores activities, including warranty management and inventory performance metrics.
* Provide technical training and ensure ongoing audit compliance.
* Prepare and deliver regular reports on performance and outcomes.
Requirements:
* Level 3 qualification in PSV or fleet Maintenance and repair procedures
* A valid UK driving licence
* Strong understanding of bus mechanical systems, electrical systems and advanced technologies.
* Proficiency in managing vehicle diagnostics, repairs and modifications
Benefits:
* Permanent position
* Free Bus travel for you and your spouse
* Workplace Pension Plan
About us:
James Lewis is the market leader in supplying contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive, Transport and Heavy Power industries, we provide both white and blue-collar personnel throughout the UK working with FTSE 100 companies and SME’s. If you feel you have the right skills for the above position or you are a HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter / PCV Engineer / PSV Mechanic / Plant Engineer / Plant Technician / Plat Fitter / Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Fitter looking for a new position then please call