Assistant Engineering Manager

Assistant Engineering Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £66,000 per annum

The Role of the Assistant Engineering Manager
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy engineering operation in High Wycombe.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader with experience within bus, coach, HGV, PSV or commercial vehicle environments who is passionate about fleet reliability, workshop performance, safety compliance and team development.
You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards while supporting workshop efficiency, compliance and operational performance.
 
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Engineering Manager

• Support the management of a busy engineering workshop and lead the engineering team on a daily basis
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards
• Work closely with Operations to maximise vehicle availability and minimise downtime
• Monitor breakdown trends and implement solutions to improve reliability and first-time fix rates
• Maintain compliance with DVSA standards, MOT requirements and operator licence obligations
• Carry out quality inspections, audits and final vehicle checks
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the workshop
• Support staff development, mentoring and performance management
• Assist with workshop planning, labour allocation and productivity control
• Help manage engineering costs, stock control and workshop efficiency
• Ensure all maintenance records and digital documentation are completed accurately

What we’re looking for from the Assistant Engineering Manager

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a PSV, HGV or commercial vehicle workshop
• Strong understanding of DVSA compliance and vehicle maintenance standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and develop engineering teams
• Experience managing workshop productivity and vehicle availability
• Hands-on engineering background with strong technical knowledge
• IT literate and comfortable using digital maintenance systems
• IRTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualifications preferred

 
If you are an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager, looking for your next challenge within a professional transport operation, we would love to hear from you.