HEAD OF ENGINEERING / FLEET ENGINEER – £60K–£70K
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£60,000 – £70,000 per annum DOE
Permanent Position
45 Hours per Week
Responsibility for 2 depots
Additional Hours / Overtime May Be Required
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced PSV engineering professional looking to step into a senior position with responsibility for engineering performance across two busy bus and coach operations?
We are recruiting a Head of Engineering / Fleet Engineer for an established passenger transport business in Lancashire.
This opportunity is open both to experienced senior engineering managers and to strong PSV Engineering Supervisors, Assistant Engineering Managers or Engineering Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career and assume broader responsibility across multiple locations.
This is a senior technical and operational position requiring a strong understanding of vehicle engineering alongside the realities of day-to-day bus and coach operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing engineering performance across two depot locations
* Ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, reliably and to required standards
* Managing fleet maintenance, inspections, servicing and repair programmes
* Maximising fleet availability and supporting daily operational requirements
* Monitoring engineering compliance and maintenance documentation
* Providing technical leadership and support to workshop teams
* Managing engineering priorities, workload and vehicle downtime
* Supporting engineering budgets, cost control and maintenance expenditure
* Working closely with operational management to ensure service requirements are met
* Driving improvements in engineering standards, reliability and workshop performance
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be considered, you should have:
* Significant experience within PSV, bus or coach engineering
* Previous experience in an engineering management, fleet engineering, assistant management or senior supervisory position
* Strong technical knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles
* A good understanding of day-to-day bus and coach operations
* Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and engineering compliance
* Good leadership, planning and problem-solving skills
* The confidence and capability to take greater responsibility across multiple locations
A PSV driving licence and Transport Manager CPC would be beneficial but are not essential.
We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced PSV Engineering Supervisors, Assistant Engineering Managers and Engineering Managers who feel ready to progress into a broader Head of Engineering / Fleet Engineering role.
Candidates already working as a Fleet Engineer, Head of Engineering or Chief Engineer are also encouraged to apply. xsabvtc
HOURS
45 hours per week.
The position will be primarily based at the Bolton depot, with regular responsi...
Head Of Engineering in Horwich employer: CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading passenger transport operator in East London, where you will be part of a dynamic engineering team dedicated to maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles. With a competitive salary of £70,000, comprehensive benefits including a company pension, travel perks, and retail discounts, as well as ample opportunities for career development, this role offers a rewarding work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth.
Contact Details:
CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
