At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead workshop teams to ensure our fleet is safe and reliable for London’s busy transport network.
- Company: Join Arriva UK Bus, a key player in keeping London moving.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, free bus travel, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with mentoring support and access to retail discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on London’s transport while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering experience and a recognised qualification in mechanical or electrical fields.
At Arriva UK Bus, we play a vital role in keeping London moving. Every day, our services help thousands of passengers travel across the capital—connecting people to work, education, and the city’s endless opportunities. We’re now looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join our London team. This is a key leadership role where you’ll help ensure our fleet remains safe, reliable, and ready to meet the demands of one of the world’s busiest transport networks.
About the Role
As Assistant Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the centre of our London operations—leading workshop teams, maintaining high engineering standards, and ensuring our vehicles are always ready for service. You’ll bring together technical expertise and leadership to support a fast-paced, high-demand urban network where reliability and safety are critical.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost control
- Maximise fleet availability to support consistent service across London routes
- Ensure rapid response to breakdowns and defects, minimising disruption in a busy city environment
- Maintain high standards of repair, MOT preparation, and compliance
- Carry out quality audits and ensure all maintenance records are accurate and up to date
- Work closely with operational teams to manage vehicle allocation and availability
- Lead on Health & Safety, promoting a strong safety-first culture
- Supervise, motivate, and develop your team to perform at their best
- Remain hands‑on when required, supporting with mechanical, electrical, and servicing work
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong engineering experience in vehicle, HGV, or heavy equipment maintenance
- Ideally, experience working in a high-demand, urban transport environment (London experience is a plus)
- A recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical or equivalent)
- Solid knowledge of Health & Safety practices (IOSH desirable)
- Proven leadership ability with a track record of managing and developing teams
- A proactive, resilient approach suited to a fast-paced city operation
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £63,000
- Full-time, permanent role
- Monday–Friday day shifts (flexibility required)
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a major London transport operator
- Dedicated one-to-one mentoring and development support
- Access to training courses and professional certifications
- Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member
- Access to Arriva Village – retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
Join Us
Be part of the team that keeps London moving. Your expertise will help deliver safe, reliable journeys across the capital—every single day.
Assistant Engineering Manager employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
At Arriva UK Bus, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the transport sector, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. As an Assistant Engineering Manager, you'll benefit from excellent career progression opportunities, dedicated mentoring, and access to professional training, all while enjoying perks like free bus travel and retail discounts. Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of London's transport network, all within a supportive and safety-focused culture.
