Assistant Engineering Manager
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Assistant Engineering Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £66,000 per annum
The Role of the Assistant Engineering Manager
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy engineering operation in High Wycombe.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader with experience within bus, coach, HGV, PSV or commercial vehicle environments who is passionate about fleet reliability, workshop performance, safety compliance and team development.
You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards while supporting workshop efficiency, compliance and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Engineering Manager
If you are an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager, looking for your next challenge within a professional transport operation, we would love to hear from you.
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £66,000 per annum
The Role of the Assistant Engineering Manager
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy engineering operation in High Wycombe.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader with experience within bus, coach, HGV, PSV or commercial vehicle environments who is passionate about fleet reliability, workshop performance, safety compliance and team development.
You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards while supporting workshop efficiency, compliance and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Engineering Manager
- Support the management of a busy engineering workshop and lead the engineering team on a daily basis
- Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards
- Work closely with Operations to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime
- Monitor breakdown trends and implement solutions to improve reliability and first-time fix rates
- Maintain compliance with DVSA standards, MOT requirements and operator licence obligations
- Carry out quality inspections, audits and final vehicle checks
- Promote a strong health & safety culture across the workshop
- Support staff development, mentoring and performance management
- Assist with workshop planning, labour allocation and productivity control
- Help manage engineering costs, stock control and workshop efficiency
- Ensure all maintenance records and digital documentation are completed accurately
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a PSV, HGV or commercial vehicle workshop
- Strong understanding of DVSA compliance and vehicle maintenance standards
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and develop engineering teams
- Experience managing workshop productivity and vehicle availability
- Hands-on engineering background with strong technical knowledge
- IT literate and comfortable using digital maintenance systems
- IRTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualifications preferred
If you are an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager, looking for your next challenge within a professional transport operation, we would love to hear from you.
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