Assistant Engineering Manager Job at Arriva London South Limited (London)

Assistant Engineering Manager

Arriva London South Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

58000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

At Arriva UK Bus, we connect people and communities across the country, operating services from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and many more towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most. We’re now looking for a motivated and skilled Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team. This is a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and on the road – making sure our passengers enjoy the best possible service. Main Purpose of the Role: To control workshop, engineering, and cleaning staff and facilities. To ensure that breakdowns and vehicle changeovers are dealt with promptly and efficiently. To carry out mechanical repairs to all company vehicles, complete Quality Check Audits on repairs and MOT preparations, and ensure all written and electronic documentation is completed to enable the department to operate efficiently.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the workshop on a daily basis in a cost-effective and safe manner, subject to shift patterns
Minimise lost mileage and downtime to ensure vehicles are available for service
Rectify driver-reported defects promptly and record all remedial action
Ensure all breakdowns are responded to within 10 minutes of notification, minimising disruption to service
Leave all vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition after workshop attention
Assist in ensuring compliance with the Group Engineering Maintenance Manual
Maintain sufficient vehicle availability and liaise with the Traffic team when shortages arise
Ensure security of the building and report any maintenance issues
Report dangerous occurrences, near misses, and passenger injuries to management and authorities where appropriate
Support Health & Safety meetings, lead by example, and ensure compliance with company H&S policies
Carry out the duties of a skilled fitter, including minor body, electrical, and general servicing work
Any other reasonable duties to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations

Requirements:

Strong engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy vehicles, equipment, or machinery
Preferably with knowledge/experience in the Bus or HGV industry
Recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar. Degree or diploma in engineering/vehicle maintenance also considered
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH desirable)
Leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams effectively

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Full-time permanent role
Monday–Friday day shifts (flexibility required)
Career progression opportunities
Dedicated 1-to-1 mentoring
Access to training courses and certifications
Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member living in the same household
Access to the Arriva Village – retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Arriva workplace pension

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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