We currently have an exciting opportunity for the position of Fleet Manager based at our Twickenham and Beddington depots. You would join a busy and demanding team  so we’re looking for candidates who can bring new ideas and ways of working to help the team achieve its objectives. It is also important candidates have the initiative and drive to make things happen.

The role will report to the Engineering Director, with the day to day responsibility for running the engineering facilities in accordance with the company’s policies and standards in order to deliver a consistently reliable, safe, high quality and punctual service in line with specified targets, contractual obligations and commercial objectives. You will need management experience supported by initiative and flexibility towards all situations.

The main responsibilities of the position are:

• Control engineering resources within your garage
• Ensure sufficient vehicles, to the required standard of reliability, presentation and condition.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance and deal with technical problems, personnel, negotiations, stock control and budget interpretation.
• Motivate your team therefore leadership qualities will be critical. Lead Engineering resource to drive performance from the engineering function
• Effectively manage engineering and maintenance budget Initiate projects and investigate opportunities to reduce spend.
• Develop and drive HSE procedures in conjunction with Engineering Director and HSE Manager. Ensure legislative compliance and adherence to company Policies.

About you:

• Excellent understanding of the road passenger transport sector, including all relevant legal and external regulations and requirements for the operation of passenger carrying vehicles.
• Excellent working knowledge of all daily site procedures, engineering processes, health and safety regulations, DVSA standards, and people management practices.
• Have a passion to lead by example while motivating teams to achieve high standards of performance.
• Flexible approach to working hours – able to attend out-of-hours where required to meet service delivery and business requirements, and to be able to respond quickly to any “on-call” requirements.
• Have a duty of care for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues at all times, including a duty to report, and where necessary resolve, unsafe acts or omissions to safety. You should always follow all safety instructions in respect of how you undertake your role within the Business.
• Ability to work with Operations, Performance and Engineering colleagues in a collaborative manner.
• Experience of managing, developing, leading and motivating staff to produce high quality work.
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering body is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate a suitable level of engineering competence required to operate at a senior level and make technical, financial and ethical decisions regarding safety, compliance, employee relations or asset management matters.

What you’ll get:

• Free travel on all TFL routes for you and a friend or family member (once you’ve worked with us for three months).
• Free help from our employee assistance programme to support you personally and at work.
• Access to our contributory pension scheme – you put in 5% of your salary each month and we’ll add 3% on top.
• Life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme).
• Salary sacrifice benefits – you can choose to get things like a new laptop, smart watch, TV or phone in return for slightly less pay.

If you feel you have the skills, experience or qualifications required for this role and want to join a fast-paced growing company apply immediately! Please note that due to a high number of applications we may close the job posting earlier than expected. Best of luck!!

Abellio London supports diversity and inclusion and is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages diversity amongst the workforce which is truly representative of all sections of society.