Vehicle Division Engineering Manager

Position: Engineering Manager
Location: Ilkeston
Pay: £50K + compan car and phone
Shift: Monday to Friday
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing business within the powered access industry.
We are looking for a hands-on, proactive and Engineering Manager to take overall responsibility for the maintenance, compliance and reliability of a vehicle fleet across the UK.
This is a key role within the business and would suit an experienced engineer or foreman / engineering manager who enjoys being involved at an operational level, isn’t afraid to get hands-on and has a strong focus on keeping equipment safe, compliant and available for customers.
Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the maintenance and engineering of the vehicle and MEWP fleet.
• Ensure LOLER inspections, MOTs, servicing and planned maintenance are completed on time.
• Drive a proactive maintenance strategy to reduce breakdowns, downtime and reactive repairs.
• Coordinate engineering support across the UK, utilising internal engineers and trusted subcontractors.
• Ensure customers receive a fast, efficient and professional engineering response.
• Support engineers with technical issues and complex faults, getting hands-on where required.
• Ensure critical parts and spares are available to minimise equipment downtime.
• Manage relationships and costs with manufacturers, parts suppliers and subcontract engineers.
• Identify recurring faults and implement improvements to increase fleet reliability.
• Work closely with Operations and depot teams to ensure clear communication around equipment availability and repairs.
• Monitor engineering costs while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and customer service.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• A strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plant or engineering background.
• Experience within MEWPs, powered access, access equipment or commercial vehicles would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of LOLER, servicing, maintenance and vehicle compliance.
• Previous experience managing, coordinating or supporting engineers across multiple locations.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service, fleet availability and cost.
• A proactive approach, taking ownership and identifying potential issues before they become problems.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Private healthcare
• 20 days’ annual holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days.
• Additional Annual leave
• Opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in developing its UK engineering operation.

If this position is of interest please apply now! or call Karla on 0331 630 1373 to find out more
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