Committed to delivering a better service and challenged with growing the business we are seeking to recruit an Engineering Manager for our Newcastle depot reporting to the Head of Engineering. The successful candidate will also manage the company's Support Workshop where centralised vehicle repaint, retrim and accident centre is based.
The key duties of this position will be:
> Deliver and exceed high standards of customer service
> Work in partnership with Depot Managers to create a successful business unit
> Manage and motivating a team of technical staff
> To ensure that Company standards are adhered to in all aspects of the engineering facility including vehicle safety maintenance, inspection, plant and equipment, stores, health and safety, work quality, vehicle cleanliness and environmental responsibilities
> Ensuring the programming/preparation of vehicles to the Company's high standard for annual MOT test
> Ensuring all engineering KPIs/financial budgets are delivered
> Programming and overseeing preventative maintenance
> Ensuring that all vehicle records should be maintained to Department of Transport and Arriva Standards
> Compliance and adherence to Group and Company standards with regards to Health and Safety and quality engineering systems.
Subject to ever changing priorities and working to tight deadlines you need to possess a high level of communication skills, experience of effective team management, high level of confidence, enthusiasm and persistence to make you an ideal candidate for this demanding position. You must have a proven track record of fleet management and preferably be recognised by the engineering Council and a member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers.
In return we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, concessionary travel and 5 weeks holiday per annum.
If you are interested, please send covering letter and CV, to:
Marjorie Haynes, HR Manager, Arriva North East Limited, Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP
Closing Date: Friday 27 May 2011
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