Job description
·Be the designated person, when onsite, for ensuring depot security andensuring adherence by all team members for all matters relating to safe workingpractices and environment.
·Work to the instructions of the Engineering Manager, undertake allwork as outlined in the Leader Standard Work document and other tasks asrequired.
·Lead and provide immediate supervision to the team to ensure theyundertake the efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul andcleaning of vehicles and components to set specifications.
·Identify, forward plan and allocate workload, to ensure it is balancedand presented at the correct time. Liaise with Working Chargehands to ensureon-road engineering performance is within target, ensuring clear communicationand data capture.
·Ensure adherence of the team to working instructions, health &safety regulations, quality procedures and environmental systems
·Ensure necessary resources are available to the team at the requiredtime; parts, consumables, tooling, equipment
·Ensure work documentation is issued and records are correctlycompiled, signed off and maintained.
·Provide verbal and/or written reports to Engineering Manager asrequired. Undertake team and shift briefings and handovers using Team TalkBoards effectively.
·Root cause and target areas of improvement within fleet reliability byfocusing on breakdown reduction, planned maintenance and lost mileage.
·Work with the Engineering Manager to manage engineering costs in thedepot / garage whilst increasing the efficiency and capability of theirengineering team.
·Deputise/be the site lead for the Engineering Manager in theirabsence.
A strong Engineering background with provenexperience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicle, equipmentand/or machinery, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of theBus/HGV industry Ideal candidates will have served arecognised apprenticeship or hold a vocational qualification in a relevantmechanical, electrical engineering, or similar field. Alternativelyeducated to degree level or diploma in an engineering /vehicle maintenancediscipline Good knowledge of Health & Safety andleads by example in the adherence to related working policies, practicesand procedures (IOSH) Ability to lead and supervise a team andindividuals to bring out the best of their abilities to ensure a safe andeffective working environment is maintained. Excellent attention to detail and work underpressure in a dynamic environment Good interpersonal skills and writtencommunication; ability to communicate with all staff and accept feedbackin all forms. Experience of working in partnership withTrade Union representative
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