Assistant Engineering Manager

Location: Thurmaston

Are you an experienced and ambitious engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our Client is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to support their Garage Engineering Manager in running a safe, efficient, and high-performing workshop.
In this key leadership role, you’ll ensure fleet availability meets PVR requirements, manage workshop teams, and deliver excellence in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of vehicles—all while working within budget and maintaining core KPIs.

What We Offer:

Full-time, permanent role with clear career progression
Dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring and leadership support
Access to development training courses and professional certifications
Free travel for you and a nominated family member
Village retail discounts worth up to £1,200/year
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Arriva Workplace Pension

Main Responsibilities:

Act as the on-site lead for depot security, health & safety, and safe working practices
Support the Engineering Manager in daily operational tasks
Lead and supervise workshop teams, ensuring vehicles and components are serviced, maintained, and repaired efficiently
Plan, allocate, and balance workloads to meet specifications and deadlines
Liaise with Charge hands to maintain on-road engineering performance
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, quality procedures, and environmental standards

About You:

Strong engineering background with experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, or machinery
Ideally experience within the bus or HGV industry
Recognized engineering apprenticeship, vocational qualification, or degree/diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, leading by example (IOSH desirable)
Excellent leadership, team-building, and motivational skills
If you’re ready to take a leading role in a dynamic engineering environment and develop your career with a well-respected transport operator, apply today