Engineering Manager - Buses / HGV in Fort William

Responsibilities

• Proven skills in Engineering Management and Team Leadership, with the ability to guide and motivate a skilled maintenance team.
• Familiarity with Software Development related to maintenance tracking or vehicle systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the capacity to handle operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• A background in transport, automotive, or mechanical engineering is highly advantageous.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline are preferred.
• Commitment to safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement practices.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required

• Point of contact - Owner of engineering functions including its performance and delivery.
• Responsible for all engineering staff whilst on duty and serves as first point of contact for the company.
• Accuracy - Ensures that all work allocated represents the most efficient and cost-effective way of working.
• Ensure that all vehicle records and maintenance programs are accurately maintained and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Forward planning - plan and organise MOTs, inspections, other planned maintenance (Loler, vehicle calibrations), and on the day manpower allocation.
• Sickness, Absence and Holidays Management - Responsible for engineering rostering in line with requirements including management of holiday allocation, attendance recording and management, covering of work.
• Reporting – Ensure timely and accurate reporting of required reports and metrics.
• Management of engineering related issues including Lost Mileage, Incidents, daily logs, repeat defects focused on continuous improvements and improving upon ongoing trends.
• Stock management- monitor and control parts supply ensuring sufficient resources are available to allow the department to function properly.
• Audits – Spot checks of defect card process and inspection and repair quality checks.
• Diagnostics - Investigate trends and patterns with an ability to put actions plans in redress when needed.
• Staff Development- Identify training needs across the engineering team and coordinate development initiatives focussed on high performance and continuous improvement.
• Formal procedures – Undertake first line interviews under the respective company procedures and authority includes sanctions up to and including dismissals.
• External Communications - Liaise with external stakeholders such as local authorities, the police, and schools over such matters as roadworks, tree cutting and emergency closures.
• Site Inspections – undertake site inspections checks over agreed time periods and feedback into the Safety Main point of contact for engineering matters with external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and suppliers.
• Team Working - Work closely with Manager – Service Delivery to ensure correct allocation of buses for service and inspections.
• Cleaning and fuelling of vehicles – ensure equipment and resources are in full working order.
• Actively promote and adhere to Health & Safety policies including proactive use of risk assessments and act as the responsible person for site safety.
• Incident support - Deputising as Incident Officer for emergencies and incidents.
• IT literate with experience using fleet or workshop management systems.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management.

Personal requirements

• Confidentiality- You will be interacting with business sensitive information throughout the day. It is a requirement to ensure that this is kept private.
• Significant experience in engineering management within the PCV/HGV or related transport sector.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• A hand on, can do attitude to work.
• Man management skills with an ability to engage and motivate workforce.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance, compliance, and safety standards.
• As a minimum you must have a current driving licence and no more than 6 points on your licence. A PCV licence is desirable.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience line management responsibilities including discipline, grievance procedures, etc.
• Pleasant approachable personality with a can-do attitude.
• Able to develop effective relationships with those above and below you in the management structure.
• Highly organised, and capable of working in a structured way.
• Flexibility and reliability are important for the role.
• An ability to be thorough and pay attention to detail to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Able to display patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Awareness of transport methods, costs, and benefits.
• Has the confidence to make suggestions on ways to improve current performance levels and improve the business.