Head of Bus Fleet Engineering

Your new company

You will be joining a leading public transport organisation committed to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused services. With a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence, the organisation continues to invest in its engineering capability to support a modern and efficient fleet.

Your new role

As Head of Bus Fleet Engineering, you will lead the Bus Fleet Engineering function, ensuring the delivery of a safe, reliable and well-maintained fleet of buses, coaches, BRT vehicles and support vehicles in line with operational, regulatory and financial requirements.Reporting to the General Manager of Engineering, you will act as the professional lead for the department. You will drive performance, lead major change programmes and embed a culture of safety, customer focus and continuous improvement across the engineering function.Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing the Bus Fleet Engineering Department across a multi-depot operation
Ensuring fleet safety, reliability, availability and presentation meet required standards
Driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies and performance management
Managing industrial relations, including proactive trade union engagement
Overseeing engineering systems, maintenance policies and regulatory compliance
Developing and managing budgets and capital investment plans
Delivering complex engineering projects aligned to business strategy
Managing supplier relationships, contracts and warranties
Providing performance monitoring and reporting in line with statutory requirements
Leading, developing and building capability within the engineering team
What you'll need to succeed

You will bring strong leadership experience within a fleet or heavy vehicle engineering environment, combined with the ability to operate strategically and deliver operational excellence. You will demonstrate:

Significant management experience within vehicle or fleet engineering
Experience working in a unionised environment
Proven ability to lead engineering teams across multiple sites
Experience developing and delivering engineering strategies
Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and overhaul processes
Sound understanding of health & safety, environmental and employment legislation
Financial and budget management capability
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsQualifications:

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Management (with supporting engineering qualification such as HNC minimum if applicable)
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable
What you'll get in return

Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function within a high-profile organisation
Top salary and benefits!
Exposure to large-scale transformation and improvement programmes
Career development and progression opportunities
A key leadership role influencing the future of fleet engineering

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