Permanent

Head of Engineering

Arriva Yorkshire

Arriva

Head of Engineering

Arriva, part of the Deutsche Bahn group, is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing some 60,000 people and delivering more than 2.2 billion passenger journeys across 14 European countries every year. We operate an extensive range of services including buses, trains, health and social transport services, airport related transport services, commuter coaches and water buses. We also engage in bus and coach distribution.

A vacancy has arisen to join the Arriva Yorkshire senior management team as the Head of Engineering. Arriva Yorkshire employs some 930 staff and operates a fleet of 324 buses from 5 operating depots in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and the East Riding. Based from Wakefield and reporting to the Area Managing Director you will have the ability to motivate, inspire and drive improvements throughout your engineering teams across Yorkshire. Essential to the role is the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and to engage your team in driving the business forward therefore effective communication skills are essential. Leading the success of the engineering function whilst making a significant contribution to the wider strategic development of Arriva Yorkshire, you will work closely with the regional engineering director and senior engineering team, operations, commercial, HR and financial teams to achieve key performance objectives.

With an outstanding career record, demonstrating strong technical competence you will be passionate about high standards. You will be accountable for ensuring that your team have the knowledge to comply and adhere with company standards, in particular vehicle safety maintenance, inspection, plant and equipment, stores, health and safety, work quality, vehicle cleanliness and environmental responsibilities. You will be able to lead your teams through the budgeting process, ensuring effective cost control measures are implemented and adhered to.

The successful candidate will, preferably, be a Chartered Engineer, although this is not essential, and with experience in senior management. We are seeking a leader with the ability to inspire their team to achieve exceptional levels of performance. Experience of operating at the strategic level is required along with strong financial management.

If you have previous experience in the bus industry (or similar environment) and within an engineering leadership/senior management role along with a proven track record in driving improvements and achieving strong results, then you may be our next Head of Engineering in Arriva Yorkshire.

Interested candidates should apply in writing including a CV, to: Michelle Garside at [email protected].

Closing date: 23rd June 2018

Overview

  • Location: Yorkshire
  • Job Title: Head of Engineering
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Closed: 23 Jun 2018

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