Arriva Rail London Ltd
Head of Engineering - North East
Arriva Rail London Ltd, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
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JR031470**Location:** North East Region (multi-site)We’re looking for a commercially minded and people-focused **Head of Engineering** to lead our North East region, driving operational excellence, safety performance, and team engagement across a diverse engineering network. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing multiple depots and a large workforce of engineers and technicians. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our fleet runs safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers and local communities every day.### ### **What you’ll do*** Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering sites within the North East region.* Ensure delivery of robust engineering standards, including vehicle safety, reliability, and compliance.* Drive performance improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and asset utilisation.* Develop and empower Depot Engineering Managers to build engaged, high-performing teams.* Lead on fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and new technology integration.* Manage budgets, maintenance planning, and performance reporting in line with company KPIs.* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety-first operations.* Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure engineering supports wider business goals.### **What we’re looking for*** A proven engineering leader with multi-site or regional management experience.* Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance (bus, coach, rail, HGV, or related sector).* Excellent people leadership and coaching skills – able to engage, motivate, and develop teams.* Commercially astute, with a track record of improving performance, cost control, and efficiency.* Passionate about safety, quality, and customer service.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.* Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable; management training advantageous.### **Why join us*** Opportunity to shape and modernise engineering operations across a key region.* Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.* Competitive salary, car allowance, and performance bonus.* Excellent benefits package and ongoing professional development.If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire your teams, and make a lasting impact across the North East engineering network — we’d love to hear from you.[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/9cb62a81-98c7-4265-849c-093619f89d9f)0:00 / 3:05 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Stockton on Tees Bus Depot:
Durham Bus Depot:
Blyth Bus Depot:
Redcar Bus Depot:
Blythtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR031470**Location:** North East Region (multi-site)We’re looking for a commercially minded and people-focused **Head of Engineering** to lead our North East region, driving operational excellence, safety performance, and team engagement across a diverse engineering network. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing multiple depots and a large workforce of engineers and technicians. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our fleet runs safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers and local communities every day.### ### **What you’ll do*** Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering sites within the North East region.* Ensure delivery of robust engineering standards, including vehicle safety, reliability, and compliance.* Drive performance improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and asset utilisation.* Develop and empower Depot Engineering Managers to build engaged, high-performing teams.* Lead on fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and new technology integration.* Manage budgets, maintenance planning, and performance reporting in line with company KPIs.* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety-first operations.* Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure engineering supports wider business goals.### **What we’re looking for*** A proven engineering leader with multi-site or regional management experience.* Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance (bus, coach, rail, HGV, or related sector).* Excellent people leadership and coaching skills – able to engage, motivate, and develop teams.* Commercially astute, with a track record of improving performance, cost control, and efficiency.* Passionate about safety, quality, and customer service.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.* Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable; management training advantageous.### **Why join us*** Opportunity to shape and modernise engineering operations across a key region.* Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.* Competitive salary, car allowance, and performance bonus.* Excellent benefits package and ongoing professional development.If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire your teams, and make a lasting impact across the North East engineering network — we’d love to hear from you.[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/9cb62a81-98c7-4265-849c-093619f89d9f)0:00 / 3:05 #J-18808-Ljbffr