Assistant Engineering Manager £58,000 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Arriva Can Offer You 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 Join Arriva and be part of a team that keeps Britain moving. 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, waterbuses, 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. If the right opportunity hasn’t appeared yet, express your interest in future positions by selecting Get Started below. Alternatively, you can register for an account by choosing ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page, which will allow you to receive email notifications for new job listings that align with your interests.