Deputy Engineering Manager
£66,154.19 shift allowance £3,794.91
The Opportunity
Venatu 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 For
We are seeking an ambitious and capable engineering professional with experience operating within a fleet maintenance or heavy engineering environment.
- An experienced engineering supervisor, team leader, or manager looking to further develop your leadership career.
- A strong people leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop engineering teams.
- Passionate about delivering high engineering standards and driving continuous improvement.
- A confident communicator who can build effective relationships across operational and engineering functions.
- Experienced within a vehicle maintenance, fleet engineering, or heavy engineering environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and engineering operations.
- Experience leading teams within a workshop, depot, or engineering setting.
- A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and engineering compliance requirements.
- The ability to plan workloads, prioritise tasks, and make informed operational decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to leadership and performance improvement.
- 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 apply.
What the Role Involves
As 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 standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the management and development of engineering teams.
- Driving fleet availability, reliability, and workshop performance.
- Ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, and operational standards.
- Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Supporting workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and employee wellbeing.
- Working closely with depot leadership teams to achieve operational objectives.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a modern and evolving fleet environment.
- Exposure to the latest vehicle technologies, including electric vehicles.
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture.
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
- The chance to make a genuine impact within a critical public transport operation.
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