Bus Engineering Workshop Manager

Stagecoach Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free travel for you and family

Employee discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

The Stagecoach Group Limited in Carlisle is seeking a skilled Workshop Manager to lead our maintenance operation across the Carlisle depot. You will manage engineering teams to keep buses safe, available, and reliable, driving daily performance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will plan loading, allocate resources, and ensure all activities meet safety standards. A recognised engineering qualification and leadership experience are essential for this demanding

Qualifications

• Recognised professional engineering qualification.
• Experience leading workshop, engineering or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshop teams to achieve performance, safety and reliability targets.
• Plan and control daily workshop loading and resource allocation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are safe, efficient and high quality.
• Deliver effective daily briefings and communicate priorities and targets.
• Support engineers and technicians with fault diagnosis and complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance fleet reliability and workshop performance.
• Maintain a safe, secure depot environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Carlisle Depot | Full Time | Permanent Salary: £42,453 + Excellent Benefits

Lead a high-performing Engineering Team at Stagecoach

At Stagecoach, our engineering teams keep communities moving. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Workshop Manager to lead our maintenance operation in Carlisle, supporting our fleet across our Cumbrian depots and ensuring our buses are safe, reliable, and ready for service every day. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional who enjoys leading people, driving operational performance, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day workshop operation, leading teams to deliver outstanding maintenance standards while ensuring vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.

You will play a key role in:

• Leading and motivating workshop teams to achieve performance, safety, and reliability targets.
• Planning and controlling daily workshop loading and resource allocation.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Delivering effective daily briefings, communicating priorities, targets, and action plans.
• Supporting engineers and technicians with fault diagnosis and complex technical issues.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and workshop performance.
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and well‑managed depot environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the operation.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised professional engineering qualification.
• Previous experience leading workshop, engineering, or maintenance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• A passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• The ability to motivate teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high standards of safety and compliance.

Why Join Stagecoach?

As one of the UK's leading public transport providers, we invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free Stagecoach bus travel for you, your partner, and children up to age 16
• Employee discount programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At Stagecoach, we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and feel valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity that makes our business stronger.