Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva

Grays, England, GB
Base: £63,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Heavy vehicle maintenance experience
Workshop operations management
Fleet availability optimisation
At Arriva UK Bus, we help keep London moving by operating across one of the world’s busiest and most dynamic transport networks

Job Summary

  • At Arriva UK Bus, we help keep London moving by operating across one of the world’s busiest and most dynamic transport networks.
  • As Assistant Engineering Manager, you’ll lead daily workshop operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while maximising vehicle availability.
  • We offer a competitive salary, ongoing training, career progression, dedicated mentoring, free bus travel, and retail discounts.

Matching Summary

At Arriva UK Bus, we help keep London moving by operating across one of the world’s busiest and most dynamic transport networks.

Salary

Base: £63,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent benefits including free bus travel, retail discounts, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • heavy vehicle maintenance experience
  • workshop operations management
  • fleet availability optimisation
  • health and safety compliance
  • team leadership in depot environment

Nice-to-have

  • proactive solutions-focused mindset
  • strong organisational skills
  • effective communication skills
  • hands-on mechanical and electrical work
  • coaching and staff development

Key Requirements

  • recognised apprenticeship or mechanical/electrical engineering qualification
  • experience supervising or leading workshop teams
  • solid understanding of Health & Safety practices
  • experience in heavy vehicle maintenance (Bus, HGV or similar)

Work Rights

Not specified

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