Engineering Manager at Camden

Engineering Manager – Camden Accessible Travel Solutions (CATS)
Location: York Way Depot, King’s Cross, London
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Join Camden – Make a Real Difference
At Camden Council, we’re not just offering jobs — we’re offering opportunities to lead real, positive change. Our vision is to create a borough where nobody gets left behind. As part of our mission to deliver accessible, sustainable, and high-quality services, we’re now hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the compliance, innovation, and efficiency of our in-house fleet and transport services.

About CATS – Camden Accessible Travel Solutions
CATS is Camden Council’s in-house transport provider. Operating from our King’s Cross depot, CATS supports accessible transport for children, adults, and community users. Services include:

• School and community accessible bus transport
• Taxi and vehicle bookings
• Fleet maintenance and MOT testing
• Fuel provision and driver training
• Management of concessionary travel schemes
• We are proud to provide safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking transport solutions that support our diverse communities.

About the Role – What You’ll Be Doing
As the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role within the CATS management team, ensuring all operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with national transport standards. You’ll oversee Camden’s fleet of around 330 vehicles, and lead both strategic innovation and day-to-day maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the fleet workshop, depot, MOT centre, and engineering staff
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, vehicle inspection, and operator licensing requirements
• Lead Camden’s fleet decarbonisation project, supporting our goal to transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2030
• Collaborate across departments to align transport strategies with council objectives
• Oversee implementation of telematics systems, performance reviews, and continuous service improvement
• Provide expert technical advice and leadership to workshop teams, apprentices, and operations staff
• Act as the lead point of contact for transport compliance, fleet performance, and depot safety

Who We’re Looking For – Skills and Experience
Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 (or above) Engineering Qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence and PCV or HGV licence
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage (National Freight or Passenger Transport)

Essential Experience:

• Strong background in vehicle maintenance and repair, including LGVs, vans, and passenger buses
• Deep knowledge of operator licensing, fleet legislation, and workshop compliance
• Strategic mindset to lead decarbonisation, innovation, and performance improvement
• Experience managing health & safety, depot operations, and technical teams
• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders

Why Join Camden? – Our Benefits
We believe in work-life balance, personal growth, and meaningful rewards. As our Engineering Manager, you’ll benefit from:

27 days annual leave, rising with service

Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Career development, training, and progression
• Staff wellbeing programmes and support
• Interest-free loans and travel schemes
• Access to Camden staff networks and inclusive work culture
• Discover more at: www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits

Equality, Inclusion & Accessibility at Camden
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, the LGBTQ+ community, disabled, neurodiverse individuals, and people from all walks of life.

If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact us:
resourcing@camden.gov.uk
020 7974 6655
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

How to Apply
To apply and read the full job profile, please visit:
www.camdenjobs.co.uk

Please note, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and anonymised recruitment practices in line with Camden’s inclusion goals.