Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager

Job Title: Assistant Engineering Manager

Location: Hadleigh

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Salary: 52,000

39 hours per week

Join us as an Assistant Engineering Manager and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level.

About you

• The successful candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Engineering field and be conversant with monitoring standard of engineering work on PCV.
• Knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment is essential and previous supervisory experience would be desirable.
• To apply for this role, you must be in possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence (we will help towards this).
• A full UK Driving License

Role Specifics

• In line with standard policies and procedures, supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet, ensuring vehicles comply with all statutory regulations
• Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team
• Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on the day absence
• Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
• Maintain depot plant and equipment
• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management
• Ensure a comprehensive hand-over and coordination across shifts
• Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy
• Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members, fostering excellent working relationships to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services
• Comply with requisition to pay procedures and delegated authorities
• Ensure an effective working relationship with recognised trade union representatives and officials

Rewards & Benefits

• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Tesco, Asda, Argos, Tesco
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• 6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme paying up to 3,000
• First Bus University Program to help develop and progress your career across the wider business.
• We will provide you with the PPE & tools to carry out your role successfully.

As an employee of First Bus, you will be a part of a global, diverse company that transports millions of people every day; as a key member of our team you will be working in a very exciting role that will allow you to make a difference to our dynamic business.

Interested? Apply today!