Bus Engineering Workshop Manager

Stagecoach Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and

Employee discount programme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach Carlisle is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead the maintenance operation, ensuring buses are safe, reliable and ready for service daily. You will oversee daily workshop activity, drive performance, and manage engineers and technicians in a fast-paced depot environment.

The role requires a professional engineering qualification and proven leadership of maintenance teams, with a focus on safety, efficiency and continual improvement across our Cumbrian depots.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering qualification.
• Experience leading workshop, engineering or maintenance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate workshop teams to meet performance, safety and reliability targets.
• Plan and control daily workshop loading and resource allocation.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to high standards.
• Deliver daily briefings and communicate priorities, targets and action plans.
• Support engineers and technicians with fault diagnosis and complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance fleet reliability and workshop performance.
• Maintain a safe and well‑managed depot environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Professional 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.