Engineering Manager

Stagecoach Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of vehicles at their Plumstead garage in London. The role demands strong leadership and interpersonal skills, managing a team to achieve compliance with safety standards and optimize vehicle availability. Candidates should have experience in engineering management within the transport sector. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits inclusive of free travel, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment emphasized on inclusiveness.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Free travel on TfL services

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous experience in a senior, supervisory, or engineering management remit.
• Knowledge of PCV vehicles preferred.
• Ability to make rational decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Leading and motivating the Engineering team.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Managing budget and material supplies.
• Implementing policies for vehicle quality and safety.

Skills

Experience in senior engineering management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Job description

Salary

Between £72,905.20 and £79,996.94 per annum depending on location

Stagecoach London employs over 4,800 colleagues and operates over 1,600 vehicles from our bus garages in east and south east London. Not only are we a highly successful business, we’re also an integral part of the communities we serve, connecting people through the operation of multi-million miles of routes every year across London.

Since 1980, Stagecoach Group has played a key role in the delivery of high standard transport operations with an industry leading, customer-centric focus. Here at Stagecoach London, we are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, no matter how long or short that journey may be.

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager at our Plumstead garage in our south east London and Kent operation but the role could be at any of our locations in our operating area in east and south east London.

The Engineering Manager is the lead of the local Engineering function, working towards an exceptional maintenance service for all vehicles operated by Stagecoach, to the standards of TfL and the DVSA to ensure maximum vehicle availability at any given time. The position also leads on various facets of the Safety Strategy Agenda, as well as the collective objectives and strategy of the Engineering function as a whole.

Our workforce undergo some of the best training available in the field, so that we can rest assured each colleague is given the chance to make a difference to their community and is able to deliver a memorable experience.

What you'll lead in:

• Planning and managing the vehicle maintenance and repair function in accordance with Stagecoach policy in such a way to obtain maximum utilisation of the labour and resources available to meet the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence.
• Responsibility for the leadership, motivation, performance management, learning development and discipline of the local Engineering team, as well as ensuring all Engineering staff commit and comply with the HSQE legislation and policy, as well as COSHH and manual handing standards, ensuring best practice is embedded.
• Ensuring the needs of the Operating department are met and that there are sufficient vehicles to meet PVR, as well as ensuring all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the Company, DVSA and TfL.
• Remaining abreast of environmental, industry and technical developments with the skill to practically implement policy changes as a result, pledging to ensure vehicle standards meet the quality and aesthetic requirements of TfL, DVSA and Stagecoach UK Bus.
• Working within allocated budget to guarantee that stores hold adequate material supplies in line with the workshop requirements, as well as pro-actively reviewing and implementing risk assessments and systems of safe practice as required.

What we'll need from you:

• Demonstrable previous experience in a senior, supervisory or engineering management remit is essential – preferably within transport with a knowledge of PCV vehicles.
• Interpersonal skills are a pre-requisite to success in the role, such as: communication, influence, leadership and motivation. In addition to meticulous time management and planning, with the ability to make rational decisions under pressure.

What we can offer you:

• Great benefits including a good competitive salary of between £72,905.20 and £79,996.94 per annum depending on location, discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit) and outside London there is free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
• UK-wide opportunities, career development and secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in our UK business.
• An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day, which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues.
• A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great colleagues and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and collaborate with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects – in addition to proudly promoting an array of health, wellbeing and family initiatives.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards a culture whereby everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring are truly revered. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neuro-diversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Plumstead Garage
Plumstead Bus Garage, Pettman Crescent
London SE28 0BJ