Assistant Engineering Manager

2 months ago

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Welcome to First Bus

We are one of the UK's largest bus operators, our team of 17,000 Journey Makers helps 1.6 million customers every single day to get to where they want to go. Mechanical/Engineering is an integral part of our business focusing on efficiency, excellence, safety and reliability. We're constantly looking for ways to improve our processes, techniques and ways of engineering our very diverse fleet.Working for First Bus UK, you'll find your role varied, rewarding and satisfying. You'll work alongside our great team of technicians, mechanics, electricians and cleaners who all pull together to do a brilliant job No two days are ever the same

We are looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager covering our Great Yarmouth depot This is a very exciting role that will allow you to make a big difference to a dynamic business. You will ensure a smooth running of the workshop. You will also be responsible for maximising productivity and minimising lost mileage, whilst focusing on standards and health & safety practices. Leading from the front, you'll guide the team and foster a supportive working culture.

About you

The successful candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical or Engineering field and be conversant with monitoring standard of mechanicalwork on PCV/HGV.  Knowledge of safe operation of workshop equipment is essential and previous supervisory experience would be desirable.  To apply for this role, you must be in possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence (we will help towards this). A full UK Driving License

Role Specifics

Supervise the maintenance and servicing of the fleet, ensuring vehicles comply with all statutory regulations Induct and develop an engaged, talented, and high performing engineering team Efficiently allocate planned and unplanned work across the engineering team, including covering on the day absence Ensure the availability of vehicles in line with operational requirements Support the Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of stock and accurate and timely processing of warranty claims Maintain accurate records for all aspects of engineering standards and performance, including fleet and environmental management Conduct any disciplinary, grievance or absence management reviews in accordance with Company policy Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members to effectively manage all aspects of service performance, including vehicle allocation, breakdowns, changeovers and punctuality and reliability of services

We will provide you with the PPE & tools to carry out your role successfully.

Working hours: 39hrs p/w

Salary: £40,200

Rewards and Benefits

Free travel on our buses for you and your family First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you

This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process. 

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