Here at The Job People, we are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to assist the Site Manager with the running of an efficient and effective engineering operation. The role is permanent, and you will be required to work any 5 from 7, rotating from AM and PM shifts in Southport, Merseyside. Salary £48,150k per annum Purpose of the role: To make sure that you are delivering a high-quality service by ensuring the site garage always meets their PVR requirements whilst operating within budget and maintaining core KPI and regulatory compliance. Main Duties of an Engineering Team Leader in Southport: Be the designated person, when on site, for ensuring depot security and ensuring adherence by all team members for all matters relating to safe working practices and environment. Work to the instructions of the Site Manager & Engineering Manager, undertake all work as outlined in the Leader Standard Work document and other tasks as required. Lead and provide immediate supervision to the team to ensure they undertake the efficient and safe servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and cleaning of vehicles and components to set Identify, forward plan, and allocate workload, to ensure it is balanced and presented at the correct time. Liaise with other Team Leaders to determine work priorities and identify best practice to ensure service and KPI targets are met. 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 required time, g. parts, consumables, tooling, equipment. Ensure work documentation is issued and records are correctly compiled, signed off an Provide verbaland/or written reports to Engineering Managers. Undertake team and shift briefings and handovers using Team Talk Boards effectively. Root cause and target areas of improvement within fleet reliability by focusing on breakdown reduction, planned maintenance, MDBF and lost mileage. Work with the Site & Engineering Manager to manage engineering costs in the depot / garage whilst increasing the efficiency and capability of their engineering team.Health & Safety: Ensure that all staff within the garage fully understand and comply with company and statutory requirements in terms of Health & Safety and operating procedures. Be the designated person, when on site, for ensuring depot security and ensuring adherence by all team members for all matters relating to safe working practices and environment. Ensure adherence of the team to working instructions, health & safety regulations, quality procedures and environmental systems, and inspire continual review, improvement and development of the standard operations, processes, systems, and product. Monitor contractor sign-in and safety workingQuality: Assisting the Engineering Manager in ensuring necessary vehicle availability to meet contractual obligations whilst guaranteeing that all vehicles are maintained to the statutory requirements set out by DVSA. Ensure work documentation is issued and records are correctly compiled, signed off and Supervising all mechanical and electrical engineers within the Engineering function, identifying training needs and technical competencies. Ensuring technical staff are held responsible for the work they produce and encouraging a culture of individual and team ownership of all quality processes.What we are looking for as an Engineering Team Leader: A strong Engineering background with proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy vehicle, equipment and/or machinery, preferably with knowledge and/or experience of the Bus/HGV industry Ideal candidates will have served a recognised apprenticeship or hold a vocational qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical engineering, or similar field. Alternatively educated to degree level or diploma in an engineering /vehicle maintenance discipline Good knowledge of Health & Safety and leads by example in the adherence to related working policies, practices, and procedures. Ability to lead and supervise a team and individuals to bring out the best of their abilities to ensure a safe and effective working environment is maintained. Excellent attention to detail Good interpersonal skills and written communication, happy to communicate with all staff and accept feedback in all forms. Excellent organisational skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of working in partnership with Trade Union What we can offer you: Full-Time Permanent Employment with Overtime at enhanced rates available Fantastic career progression, High Voltage/EV training and upskilling opportunities Access to technical training courses and certification If you don't have a PCV licence, we will facilitate your licence training and testing. Access to Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year. Workplace Pension Career Development opportunitiesIf you are interested in this role of an Engineering Team Leader within the Automotive Industry in Southport, we would love to hear from you