Head of Bus Fleet Engineering

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting the Head of Bus Fleet Engineering for a highly recognised transport organisation based in Northern Ireland.

This is a senior leadership role offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a future impact on our transport operations here in Northern Ireland.

The opportunity:

To lead and manage the Bus Fleet Engineering Department, ensuring the safe, reliable, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and presentation of buses, coaches, BRT vehicles, and internal user cars and vans in accordance with operational requirements, legislative obligations, engineering standards, and allocated budgets.

To provide effective leadership to the Bus Engineering team, delivering major change and improvement programmes while fostering a strong culture of safety, customer focus, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Responsible for optimising fleet performance, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing resources effectively, and supporting the achievement of wider business objectives.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering or Management discipline. If a Management degree, must also have a supporting engineering qualification to minimum standard of HNC or equivalent.
• Experience in managing interfaces within an engineering environment.
• Experience in managing people within an engineering environment.
• Experience in managing complex projects.
• Experience with Trade Union engagement
• Management experience within vehicle fleet engineering.
• Good understanding of Lean Management/Operations with knowledge of health and safety, environmental and employment legislation
• Financial and budget management experience
• Excellent communication skills

This opportunity offers the successful candidate a comprehensive benefits package commensurate with the role's seniority. You will have the chance to make an impact in a high-profile role in Northern Ireland, enhancing major improvement programmes for the future.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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