At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Bus Fleet Engineering team to ensure a safe and reliable fleet.
- Company: Join a leading public transport organisation focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead major change programmes and enhance operational performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public transport while driving engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership experience in fleet or heavy vehicle engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 68231 £ per year.
Your new company
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.
Your new role
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.
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
What you'll need to succeed
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 and safety regulations
Head of Bus Fleet Engineering TLNT1_NI employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
As a leading public transport organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our continuous investment in engineering capabilities and a culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration across our multi-depot operations. Join us to be part of a team that not only values your expertise but also empowers you to drive meaningful change in the public transport sector.
Contact Details:
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
