Engineering Director - East (Bedford, Cambridge, Fenstanton, Peterborough)

525 East London Bus & Coach Company Limited; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Bonus

Relocation support

Private medical insurance

Free travel for you and family

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Stagecoach Cambridge Depot is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead the East region, overseeing 4 maintenance depots and a fleet of 300+ vehicles, including 30 EV buses. You will ensure safe, reliable operations, champion continuous improvement and support the people across the region.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive safety, regulatory compliance, budgets and KPIs, and shape the transition to electric vehicles across depots.

Formación

• recognised qualification in engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Ability to lead a safety-first culture and manage budgets and KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles.
• Oversee depot facilities and engineering equipment across the region.
• Promote safety compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develop team capability through coaching and training.
• Build relationships with suppliers, authorities and trade unions.
• Drive continuous improvement and EV transition initiatives.
• Manage performance to meet budgets, KPIs and service expectations.
• Collaborate to improve customer satisfaction and align with CVP.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Multi-site management

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Delivery of KPIs

Budget management

EV transition knowledge

Educación

Engineering qualification

Descripción del empleo

Salary Competitive salary, bonus, company car, pension

Looking to lead an impactful engineering operation where people, safety and performance come first? We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Engineering Director to lead our East region, covering 4 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 300 vehicles, that includes a fleet of 30 Electric buses, with more on their way. In this key senior leadership role, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all engineering activity, ensuring our fleet is reliable, our depots are compliant and well-managed, and our people are supported to do their best work every day. Additionally, you will lead several key programmes across the region such as furthering our transition to EV, making sure our depots, processes and procedures are evolving with our fleet as well as maximising the value we can obtain from the investments we have made. You'll report to the Managing Director and act as one of the nominated Transport Manager's on the Operator's Licence. If you're ready to lead a high-performing team, deliver positive change, and keep our communities moving, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles
• Strategically overseeing depot facilities, premises, and engineering equipment across the region
• Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with all regulations and company standards
• Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and technical training
• Building strong, constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, trade bodies, local authorities and trade unions
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation within engineering
• Managing performance to meet agreed budgets, KPIs and service expectations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with Stagecoach's Customer Value Proposition (CVP)

What we’re looking for

• A recognised qualification in engineering
• Ideally qualified as a transport manager for an international operators licence
• Proven experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation
• Experience delivering to KPIs, managing budgets, and working in a unionised environment
• Confident managing both strategic planning and day-to-day operational delivery
• Willingness to travel across the region and live locally (relocation support available)

Why join Stagecoach?

• Competitive salary, company car, bonus, and relocation support where applicable
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Free travel for you and your family on most Stagecoach services
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and leisure providers
• Access to wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• A values-led organisation where inclusion, teamwork and growth are encouraged

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer. We're committed to creating a respectful, welcoming and supportive environment for all colleagues. We value diverse perspectives and believe in building teams where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Ready to make your mark and lead the future of engineering in the East of England? Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location

Location: Stagecoach Cambridge Depot 100 Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0DN

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