Depot Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all day‑to‑day engineering functions, ensuring safe and reliable vehicles are delivered in line with legislation and company standards.
• Oversee depot Health & Safety, driving best practice and maintaining strong compliance.
• Manage financial budgets, engineering KPIs, fleet reliability, and availability targets.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, oversee contractor management, and ensure effective stock control of spare parts.
• Develop action plans to improve vehicle reliability, reduce defects, and minimise lost mileage.
• Recruit, develop, and manage engineering, stores, and cleaning staff, including performance, absence, and two‑way communication.
• Enhance interior and exterior vehicle quality, liaising with subcontractors when required.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and the union.
• Oversee building maintenance across all systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lifting equipment, structural elements, etc.).
• Ensure all documentation meets DVSA standards and company procedures.
• Promote succession planning, identify training needs, and support staff development.
• Uphold employment law, discipline procedures, and company policies.
• Carry out any additional duties required by the depot's operational needs.