Engineering Manager - Green Lane and Birkenhead
Engineering Manager - Green Lane and Birkenhead
Apply locations: Birkenhead Bus Depot, Green Lane Bus Depot
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR030060
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to oversee the maintenance and presentation of the fleet across multiple depots in Merseyside.
Purpose of role:
To oversee the maintenance and presentation of the fleet across multiple depots in accordance with current legislation, prescribed policies, maintenance procedures and safety standards at bus garage(s) as defined by the Engineering Director, Area Director and UK Bus. Achievement of fleet and workshop Key Performance Indicators and targets as defined by Engineering Director, Area Director and UK Bus to provide the agreed transport services in the most efficient and reliable manner.
Main responsibilities:
1. Qualified or working towards Transport Manager (Management CPC Holder)
2. Deliver engineering performance and service delivery
3. Ownership of core engineering KPI’s for multiple sites
4. Stores activities and KPI responsibility (Supply Chain, Stock levels, VOR position, Warranties, Stores KPI’s)
5. Bus presentation and cleanliness
6. Fleet maintenance, repair and service quality checks
7. Management of ATF’s (where applicable)
8. Fleet reliability and improvement action plans
9. Deployment of campaigns and fleet compliance
10. Produce Daily, Weekly & Period-End reports as required
11. Other reasonable duties which are not mentioned above may be required to be undertaken
Essential Postholder Requirements and Person Specification:
* A strong Engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicle, equipment and/or machinery, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of the Bus/HGV industry
* Ideal candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or hold a vocational qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical engineering, or similar field. Alternatively educated to degree level or diploma in an engineering /vehicle maintenance discipline
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety and leads by example in the adherence to related working policies, practices and procedures
* Ability to lead and supervise a team and individuals to bring out the best of their abilities to ensure a safe and effective working environment is maintained
* Excellent attention to detail
* Good interpersonal skills and written communication, happy to communicate with all staff and accept feedback in all forms
* Excellent organisational skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience of working in partnership with Trade Union representatives
* Demonstrate the Arriva Values
About Us
Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.
The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
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