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Engineering manager (hgv fleet maintenance)

Vista Executive Search
Engineering manager
€100,000 - €125,000 a year
Posted: 18 October
Offer description

Engineering Manager (HGV Fleet Maintenance)

Go-Ahead Ireland is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who will have daily control of planned and reactive maintenance activities for their expanding bus fleet. The position is based in Ballymount Depot in West Dublin and reports to the Engineering Director.


Key Responsibilities

* Deliver vehicle maintenance, accident repairs and refurbishment.
* Plan staffing, delivery and control activities for vehicle inspections, defect identification and documentation management including CVRT preparation and testing.
* Monitor sickness/absence and overtime levels, taking remedial action to keep within target levels. Conduct return to work interviews and undertake wellbeing calls as necessary.
* Monitor KPIs such as compliance, lost kilometres and breakdowns; work with the technical team to ensure continuous improvement across all engineering activities and produce monthly reports for the Engineering Director.
* Support and develop engineers, improving and developing skills; support apprentices in line with the manpower plan.
* Maintain the asset management system, providing a full and detailed record of all maintenance activities.
* Supervise and audit contractor and subcontractor activities on site to ensure delivery in line with contracts and safety, security and quality processes and policies.
* Ensure the effectiveness of the vehicle defect reporting system and that company Operator Licence conditions are not infringed.
* Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of all engineering colleagues and visitors to the engineering facilities through effective safety leadership and compliance with the health, safety and environmental policy, procedures and ISO standards.
* Manage engineering resources and budget to ensure sufficient fit equipment is available to meet requirements and standards are compliant with regulations, legislation and group standards.
* Direct responsibility for support engineering (unplanned repair, maintenance and vehicle recovery) through a department of support supervisors and engineers.
* Maintain up-to-date points of contact for the effective support of the AVL within the NTA and approved contractors.
* Control and manage all engineering stores, equipment, tooling and miscellaneous inventory through appropriate accounting and reporting processes.
* Oversee the provision of workshop engineering (planned maintenance and inspection) through the management of the engineering supervisor.
* Ensure early rectification of faults to the In-Vehicle System of the AVL System within 2 days of notification.
* Provide technical direction, support and guidance to business colleagues as required.
* Act as the key contact for vehicle manufacturers, major spares suppliers, workshop tools, test equipment, plant and MHE suppliers and contractors, local trades union representatives, NTA and approved repair agents.
* Require flexibility with working hours to cover key events, attend meetings and attend emergency situations.


Required Skills and Experience

* Technically proficient with excellent mentoring and training capabilities.
* Relevant industry recognized engineering qualifications.
* Experience of managing change effectively.
* Demonstrable experience of heavy commercial vehicle workshop management at an equivalent level of managerial responsibility.
* Evidence of large team leadership, development and motivation of technical people.
* Experience of managing industry recognized fleet management system.
* Experience of managing fleet maintenance in truck, bus or coach.
* Appropriate membership of a trade body.
* Experience of developing apprentices.
* Relevant certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management or equivalent.


Competencies and Desired Traits

* Effective and supportive leadership and mentoring.
* Establishes a positive and open learning environment.
* Focused on continuous improvement.
* Manages conflicting priorities and meets deadlines.
* Manages multiple activities and copes with unexpected changes.
* Effective line management of direct reports.
* Safety leadership.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
* Establishes reputation as an effective team player.
* Flexible and responsive to changing demands and priorities.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Highly organized and practical approach.
* Willing to work additional hours during busy times.
* Initiative to work unsupervised and undirected.
* High level of personal integrity and discretion.


Key Safety Responsibilities

* Ensure health, safety, welfare, environment and fire safety of yourself and others in the organisation and visitors.
* Communicate emergency and evacuation arrangements to guests on premises.
* Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
* Proactively identify and report unsafe practices or safety risks through appropriate channels.
* Adhere to all relevant company and Go-Ahead group policies and procedures.
* Manage, participate in and comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS).


Benefits

* Contributory Pension Scheme including life cover.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Employee Assistance Program including free GP visits.
* Free travel on Go-Ahead services.
* Bike-to-work scheme.

Go-Ahead Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

Vista Executive Search are the exclusive recruiter for this position.

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