Hi TS
It is not just the on time departuer that make up a good operation. but cabin staff that give a damn, seat pitch, clean aricraft, etc. that which travelling public notice. As for engineering, Brits are still a well maintained fleet with a limited number of 'B' defects that some of our competitors can only envy. But enough said on that point.
Back to the subject; engineering is not usually the place for those genetically disposed to packing fudge, I am glad to say, and long may it stay so.