Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager

£52,000 – £54,000 per year depending on experience
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Looking for a role with real purpose?

Every journey our customers make relies on the people behind the scenes keeping vehicles safe, reliable and ready for the road.

We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Assistant Engineering Manager to join our Chichester depot, supporting a fleet of more than 60 vehicles across West Sussex.

This is an opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team, make a visible impact every day, and play an important role in keeping communities moving.

The Role

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest safety and presentation standards.

You’ll lead from the front — supporting, motivating and developing a diverse team of Engineers, Technicians and Cleaners while helping create a positive, high-performing working environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating the workshop team to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles
• Planning and prioritising vehicle maintenance, inspections and servicing schedules
• Supporting colleague development through coaching, training and performance support
• Carrying out quality checks on completed maintenance work to ensure standards are consistently met
• Monitoring workshop performance and helping drive operational improvements
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental legislation and company policies
• Working collaboratively with depot leadership to maintain fleet availability and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Previous engineering experience with strong mechanical, electrical and bodywork knowledge
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or automotive discipline
• Experience supervising or managing a workshop or technical team
• Good understanding of PCV operations and fleet maintenance environments
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance standards
• A people-focused leadership style with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to make confident decisions in a fast-moving environment

Why Join?

This is a chance to join a business where your work genuinely matters. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a skilled team, influence depot performance, and help deliver reliable transport services that people depend on every day.

If you’re an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.