Arriva, part of the Deutsche Bahn group, is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing some 47,500 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 12 European countries every year. We operate an extensive range of services including buses, trains, health and social transport services, airport related transport services, commuter coaches and water buses. We also engage in bus and coach distribution.
Arriva London and Arriva North East are both looking for an Engineering Director to lead their engineering function to deliver improvements in service quality, customer satisfaction and profitability. Reporting to the Regional Managing Director you will have the ability to motivate, inspire and drive improvements throughout your engineering teams. Essential to the role is the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and to engage your team in driving the business forward therefore effective communication skills will be essential. Leading the success of the engineering function whilst making a significant contribution to the wider strategic development of the business, you will work closely with our operations, commercial, HR and financial teams to achieve key performance objectives.
With an outstanding career record, demonstrating strong technical competence you will be passionate about high standards. You will be accountable for ensuring that your team have the knowledge to comply and adhere with company standards, in particular vehicle safety maintenance, inspection, plant and equipment, stores, health and safety, work quality, vehicle cleanliness and environmental responsibilities. You will be able to lead your teams through the budgeting process, ensuring effective cost control measures are implemented and adhered to.
The successful candidate will, preferably, be a Chartered Engineer with experience in senior management. We are seeking a leader with the ability to inspire their team to achieve exceptional levels of performance. Experience of operating at the strategic level is required along with strong financial management.
If you have previous experience in the bus industry, in particular within an engineering management/director role and have a proven track record in driving improvements and achieving strong results, then you may be our next Engineering Director.
Interested candidates should apply in writing with CV stating which of the engineering positions they are interested to: Arriva.Vacancies@arriva.co.uk
Closing date for applications is: 30th April 2013
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