COVER ENGINEERING MANAGER - Arriva London

Key Responsibilities are: • To supply management cover when required across Arriva London which will require you to lead and motivate all grades of engineering staff, & ensure that the workplace standards conform to that set out by Arriva London. • To provide a high level of technical expertise and support to engineering staff' to ensure their skills and competence levels continually improve and to identify training needs. • Ensure that all staff within the garage fully understand and comply with company and statutory requirements in terms of Health & Safety and operating procedures. • To ensure that the depot(s) peak vehicle requirement is achieved on a daily basis and to ensure that all vehicles supplied for service are cleaned and maintained to a high standard that exceeds the statutory requirements set out by VOSA. • Dealing with the maintenance, health and safety and environmental impact of Company premises and ensuring legislative compliance. • Responsibility for staffing levels, recruitment, training, management, communication and pay of all engineering staff, adhering to Company policies, procedures and formal union agreements. This includes absence and performance management. • Ensuring financial budgets and targets are met, reducing waste and improving efficiency wherever possible. • Effective and efficient administration as record keeping and processing paperwork is an essential part of this role. The successful applicant will have experience in multi-site management and supply evidence of excellent communication skills, a detailed knowledge of technical engineering, engineering procedures and health and safety legislation. They should be adaptable, determined, and analytical, have evidence of achievement, and have successful experience of developing and managing staff; intermediate level of I.T. skills would be desirable. Proven ability to add value and move the business forward is also vital. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Arriva Approach to Managing and will display and encourage in others the Arriva brand behaviours. The successful applicants will need to be flexible and prepared to take up positions in any Arriva London location as required by the business. Previous management experience in a similar role is essential. Appointments will be subject to completion of a satisfactory period of probation. A job description is available on request – please email engineeringvacancies.london@arriva.co.uk A salary package and terms and conditions commensurate with a key management position in a leading company will be offered. A company car will not be supplied. Application Process If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, please submit your application via email stating which vacancy you are applying for to engineeringvacancies.london@arriva.co.uk attaching a letter in support of your application and your current curriculum vitae (CV). Please quote reference AL112021 on your application. Your letter, which should be no more than two sides of A4, should focus on your experience, achievements and other relevant factors in support of your application. You must give examples from your current role or a previous managerial role to support your skills in the following areas: • Ensuring the health and safety of staff at your location • Managing staff to ensure maximum productivity and economic utilisation of staff • Ensuring effective communication • Identifying problem areas and implementing corrective action • Implementing change and managing conflict • Adding value to your business Finally you should include a short summary stating why you think you would be a suitable candidate for the post. An initial selection of candidates will be made on the basis of the information contained in their application together with line manager recommendation for internal candidates. The selection process will be assessment and interview based. Closing date: 19 January 2012. Arriva is committed to diversity. If you're good, you're welcome.