Company: Arriva plc
Location: Luton
Department: Engineering
We’re looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager to support the Engineering Manager in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering operations across our fleet and infrastructure.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step into management. You’ll play a key role in maintaining vehicle reliability, supporting engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced operational environment.
Support the Engineering Manager in planning, organising, and overseeing day-to-day engineering activities, including preventative and reactive maintenance
Assist with the supervision, development, and performance management of engineering staff
Help implement engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and control costs
Monitor fleet performance data, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve vehicle availability and reduce breakdowns
Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards, and company policies
Support procurement and management of spare parts, equipment, and external engineering services
Assist with engineering projects such as fleet upgrades, new equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements
Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, and other departments to support business objectives
Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions
Prepare reports and performance updates for senior management
Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven experience in an engineering role within transport or a similar heavy industry environment
Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures
Experience supervising or supporting a small team of technicians or engineers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and engineering systems
Knowledge of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation
A valid UK driving licence is desirable
A proactive approach and commitment to continuous professional development
At Arriva, you’ll be part of a business that plays a vital role in keeping communities moving. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work with experienced leaders, and make a real impact on safety, reliability, and performance.
Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 36,200 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, with businesses across 11 European countries.
Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; waterbuses, bicycles and school transport.
We operate passenger transport services in Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain and the UK. We also have a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
