Engineering Director - Midlands

stagecoach; Rugby; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Bonus

Relocation support

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Free travel for you and your family

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Stagecoach Rugby Depot in Rugby, UK, is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead the Midlands region’s engineering operation, covering 5 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 350 vehicles, including 126 EVs.

You’ll drive safety, reliability and compliance, build a high-performing team, manage budgets and KPIs, and steer major programmes such as EV transition, with travel across the region and relocation assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in engineering.
• Ideally qualified as a transport manager for an international operator's licence.
• Experience leading engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style with strong communication.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and transport legislation.
• Experience delivering to KPIs, managing budgets and working in a unionised environment.
• Willingness to travel across the region and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-site engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable and well-presented vehicles.
• Strategically overseeing depot facilities, premises and engineering equipment.
• Promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring regulatory and company compliance.
• Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and training.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, authorities and trade unions.
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation within engineering.
• Managing performance to meet budgets, KPIs and service expectations.
• Working with colleagues to improve customer satisfaction and align with CVP.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Multi-site leadership

Leadership & people management

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Budget & KPI delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salary

Competitive salary, bonus, company car

Looking to lead an impactful engineering operation where people, safety and performance come first?

Based in Northampton, with travel across Northamptonshire & Warwickshire

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Engineering Director to lead our Midlands region, covering 5 maintenance depots and a fleet of over 350 vehicles, that includes a fleet of 126 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 proud to be 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.

Location

Stagecoach Rugby Depot Railway Terrace Rugby CV21 3HS

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.