Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering
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National Express are recruiting an experienced Head of Engineering to lead, control, and coordinate engineering operations across our London \& Airports locations.

The successful candidate will act as a pivotal link between garage engineering teams, operational stakeholders and executive leadership to drive vehicle reliability, minimise lost mileage, manage R\&M contract costs and champion low/zero emission fleet initiatives. You will promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment and ensure the highest standards of vehicle servicing, repair, safety, and fleet presentation.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage local garage engineering management, depot supervisors, and teams across all locations, supporting individual development, shift planning and operational alignment.


• Ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained in line with company, manufacturer, and legal standards, driving absolute focus on safety and compliance (MOT, Tax, LOLER, Tachograph calibrations, and DVSA reporting).


• Target minimal Vehicle Off Road (VOR) times and breakdown rates to maximize peak vehicle requirement (PVR) and prevent lost mileage.


• Control repair \& maintenance (R\&M) contracts, oversee arrival/departure and end of contract costs for leased/rented fleets, and strictly manage departmental budgets.


• Act as the subject matter expert to the Executive Team and 24/7 Control Room on vehicle technology, accident and incident investigations, safety improvements, and performance KPIs.


• Advise the Board on low and zero emission operational strategies, leading trials and sustainable engineering best practices.


• Partner closely with Operations teams to build seamless relationships and implement best practice maintenance standards across all sites.

• Extensive experience in the road passenger transport sector, with deep knowledge of coach and bus operational engineering, legal compliance, and daily garage procedures.


• Holder of a National Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for Bus and Coach Operations.


• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate engineering teams within a unionized environment.


• Hold a valid UK Driver’s Licence (Car) and the ability to pass an Airport Security Review to hold an airside access pass.


• Desirable: Category D / PSV Licence and the ability to speak Spanish (beneficial for liaison with group parent company Alsa).

• Competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum


• Car Allowance of £5,760 per annum


• Performance bonus of up to 20%


• Comprehensive company pension, life assurance and executive development programs


• Free Bus \& Coach travel for yourself


• Employee Assistance programme and private online GP service

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

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