Tower Transit is a forward thinking and fast growing bus operator, and a key player in London and Singapore, two of the world’s top cities.Additionally there are subsidiaries in Cambridge and Perivale delivering commercial and specialist coach services.We employ around 2100 people across 4 different sites in the UK, and a further 900 in Singapore. A dynamic and innovative business, we are always looking at new and exciting ways of working whilst striving to be the worlds most respected passenger transport operator.
Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to maintain all quality standards including, maintenance of the Company’s ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 standards and the effective operation of the engineering management system database.A commitment to safe working practices is essential, given the importance to the company of achieving the highest health and safety standards.
Knowledge and Skills
You will need proven experience of supervising or managing an engineering function and must be able to balance, on a daily basis, the many conflicting demands that the engineering function has to deal with.To ensure that a sufficient number of fit buses are available you will need to motivate and encourage the engineering staff to work to their maximum potential.
The successful applicant will have a full driving licence (if not a PCV licence holder this must be obtained within 6 months of appointment). The successful candidate will ideally come from a workshop, mechanical/electrical background and will ideally have membership of a professional body (SOE, IMechE, CIT) and a CPC qualification although this is not a pre requisite.
The role would suit an enthusiastic team player who is able to deliver in a fast moving dynamic operational environment and who is able to support the delivery of excellent performance within the challenging environment of London’s busy streets.
If you are interested in this role please forward a CV and covering letter stating your current or most recent salary – either by email to sonia.gentles@towertransit.co.uk. or by post to Sonia Gentles, HR Advisor Tower Transit, Westbourne Park Bus Garage, Great Western Road, London, W9 3NW
Closing date 31 January 2018