Engineering Manager – Hemel HempsteadSalary: £64,000 per annum + Company CarWhy Join Arriva?

This is a standout opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at one of the UK’s leading transport operators. As Engineering Manager at our Hemel Hempstead depot, you’ll directly influence fleet performance and service reliability. At Arriva, we believe in empowering our teams, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, operational leadership, and making a real difference—this is your next move.The Role

As Engineering Manager, you’ll take full ownership of engineering operations, leading a skilled team and ensuring the depot runs efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory and company standards. You''ll be responsible for delivering against KPIs, improving fleet availability, and contributing to business-wide improvement strategies.Key Responsibilities

Engineering OperationsLead all engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring delivery of performance and service targetsMaintain fleet reliability, safety, and legal compliance to the highest standardsLeadership and Team DevelopmentInspire, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team including engineers, team leaders, apprentices, storekeepers, and admin staffManage workforce planning, shift allocation, and staff development to build a high-performing teamOversee depot-level PandL, budgeting, and forecastingDrive cost efficiency and reduce lost mileage through proactive planning and resource managementHealth, Safety and ComplianceEnsure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and O-Licence regulationsConduct regular audits and maintain rigorous safety practices across the depotTraining and DevelopmentImplement and deliver technical training programsEnsure all audit trails and compliance documentation meet legal and corporate standardsDrive lean methodologies and operational improvementsIdentify and act on opportunities to boost productivity and reduce wasteCustomer Service and Fleet AvailabilityEnsure vehicle availability consistently meets or exceeds peak service demandMonitor breakdown trends and implement effective corrective action plansReporting and AnalysisDeliver accurate, timely operational reports (daily, weekly, period-end)Track depot performance against key KPIs and provide data-driven insightsTalent and RecruitmentLead recruitment and onboarding for depot engineering rolesEmbed a strong performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and performance managementWhat You’ll Bring

A strong background in engineering, ideally within the bus or HGV sectorProven experience in leading technical teams within a dynamic operational environmentDeep understanding of fleet management, maintenance planning, and workshop operationsStrong financial and commercial awareness, including PandL responsibilityExcellent leadership, organisational, and communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory frameworksA proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovationAdditional Information

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Engineering Manager role. However, responsibilities may evolve in line with future business needs or individual development. The successful candidate may also be asked to undertake additional duties, as reasonably required by their manager.About Us

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.Introduce Yourself

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