Deputy Engineering Manager
£66,154.19 shift allowance £3,794.91
The Opportunit
yVenatu Executive is partnering with a leading passenger transport operator to appoint a Deputy Engineering Manager to support the delivery of engineering excellence within a busy fleet operation
.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to join a progressive organisation operating a modern fleet, including low-emission and electric vehicles. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining fleet reliability, driving operational performance, and supporting the ongoing development of engineering teams
.What We’re Looking F
orWe are seeking an ambitious and capable engineering professional with experience operating within a fleet maintenance or heavy engineering environmen
- t.An experienced engineering supervisor, team leader, or manager looking to further develop your leadership caree
- r.A strong people leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop engineering team
- s.Passionate about delivering high engineering standards and driving continuous improvemen
- t.A confident communicator who can build effective relationships across operational and engineering function
- s.Experienced within a vehicle maintenance, fleet engineering, or heavy engineering environmen
- t.Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and engineering operation
- s.Experience leading teams within a workshop, depot, or engineering settin
- g.A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and engineering compliance requirement
- s.The ability to plan workloads, prioritise tasks, and make informed operational decision
- s.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill
- s.A proactive and solutions-focused approach to leadership and performance improvemen
- t.Experience within the bus or passenger transport sector would be advantageous, although candidates from HGV, commercial vehicle, rail, plant, defence, or similar industries are encouraged to appl
y.What the Role Invol
vesAs Deputy Engineering Manager, you will support the Engineering Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the engineering operation, ensuring the fleet is maintained safely, efficiently, and in line with all regulatory and company standar
ds.Key responsibilities inclu
- de:Supporting the management and development of engineering tea
- ms.Driving fleet availability, reliability, and workshop performan
- ce.Ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, and operational standar
- ds.Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improveme
- nt.Supporting workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficien
- cy.Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and employee wellbei
- ng.Working closely with depot leadership teams to achieve operational objectiv
es.What’s on O
- fferOpportunity to work within a modern and evolving fleet environm
- ent.Exposure to the latest vehicle technologies, including electric vehic
- les.A supportive leadership team and collaborative working cult
- ure.Ongoing career development and progression opportunit
- ies.The chance to make a genuine impact within a critical public transport operat
ion.Should you wish to have a confidential chat, please call Shirley on Tel: 077944
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