Head of Bus Fleet Engineering in Belfast

You will be joining a leading public transport organisation committed to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused services. With a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence, the organisation continues to invest in its engineering capability to support a modern and efficient fleet.

As Head of Bus Fleet Engineering, you will lead the Bus Fleet Engineering function, ensuring the delivery of a safe, reliable and well-maintained fleet of buses, coaches, BRT vehicles and support vehicles in line with operational, regulatory and financial standards. You will act as the professional lead for the department, driving performance, leading major change programmes and embedding a culture of safety, customer focus and continuous improvement across the engineering team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Bus Fleet Engineering Department across a multi-depot operation
• Ensuring fleet safety, reliability, availability and presentation meet required standards
• Driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies and performance management
• Managing industrial relations, including proactive trade union engagement
• Overseeing engineering systems, maintenance policies and regulatory compliance
• Developing and managing budgets and capital investment plans
• Delivering complex engineering projects aligned to business strategy
• Managing supplier relationships, contracts and warranties
• Providing performance monitoring and reporting in line with statutory requirements
• Leading, developing and building capability within the engineering team

You will bring strong leadership experience within a fleet or heavy vehicle engineering environment, combined with the ability to operate strategically and deliver operational excellence. You will demonstrate:

• Significant management experience within vehicle or fleet engineering
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams across multiple sites
• Experience developing and delivering engineering strategies
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and overhaul processes
• Sound understanding of health & safety, environmental and employment legislation
• Financial and budget management capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Management (with supporting engineering qualification such as HNC minimum if applicable)
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable

What you'll get in return:

• Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function within a high-profile organisation
• Top salary and benefits!
• Exposure to large-scale transformation and improvement programmes
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A key leadership role influencing the future of fleet engineering

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