Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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
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
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.
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