Head Of Engineering

Position:
Head of Engineering

Salary:
Up to £85,000 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Overtime:
Available & Optional

Location:

Bishop's Stortford

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering to join our client's dedicated Engineering team and take responsibility for the efficient management and delivery of engineering operations across their fleet.

The successful Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Head of Fleet Engineering will be responsible for leading the engineering function, ensuring high standards of vehicle maintenance, compliance, safety and reliability are maintained across the operation.

• Proven experience in a senior engineering management position within the PSV / Bus / HGV / Commercial Vehicle industry
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy vehicles and fleet maintenance
• Relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Strong understanding of vehicle compliance, health & safety and legislative requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CPC Holder (National Certificate of Professional Competence for Bus and Coach Operations)

• Lead and manage the Engineering function, ensuring the fleet is maintained to a high standard
• Manage and develop engineering teams, including Workshop Managers, Engineers and Technicians
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained, serviced and repaired in line with company and legal requirements
• Oversee vehicle inspections, MOT preparation and compliance
• Monitor fleet reliability, engineering performance and vehicle availability
• Manage engineering budgets, costs and expenditure
• Ensure all health & safety procedures and engineering standards are maintained
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency and fleet performance
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure vehicle availability meets business requirements