Assistant Engineering Manager

Company:
Arriva plc

Location:

Luton Department:
Engineering Salary - £58,560 per annum

We’re looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering operations across our fleet and infrastructure. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step into management. You’ll play a key role in maintaining vehicle reliability, supporting engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Support the Engineering Manager in planning, organising, and overseeing day-to-day engineering activities, including preventative and reactive maintenance
• Assist with the supervision, development, and performance management of engineering staff
• Help implement engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and control costs
• Monitor fleet performance data, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve vehicle availability and reduce breakdowns
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards, and company policies
• Support procurement and management of spare parts, equipment, and external engineering services
• Assist with engineering projects such as fleet upgrades, new equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, and other departments to support business objectives
• Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions
• Prepare reports and performance updates for senior management

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in an engineering role within transport or a similar heavy industry environment
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures
• Experience supervising or supporting a small team of technicians or engineers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and engineering systems
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous professional development

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays from date of commencement
• Full Time contract
• Fantastic career progression and upskilling opportunities
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• Arriva Workplace Pension

At Arriva, you’ll be part of a business that plays a vital role in keeping communities moving. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work with experienced leaders, and make a real impact on safety, reliability, and performance. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, water buses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.

The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.