Engineering Manager

First Bus; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Ipswich is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee workshop operations. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and improve performance using data. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 NVQ in mechanical/electrical engineering and strong leadership skills, with a focus on fleet safety and reliability. The role offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free bus travel for you & your family

Retail discounts at 3,000+ brands

Discounted train travel

Health cash plan & 24 / 7 GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Option to buy discounted shares

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with multi-site management experience.
• Knowledge of HGV / PSV maintenance and DVSA standards.
• Financial and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations for fleet safety and reliability.
• Lead and develop your engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Multi-site management experience

IT skills for data analysis

Education

Level 3 NVQ in mechanical / electrical engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager – Shape the Future of Transport

Salary – £ Competitive DOE.

39 Hours per week

Ipswich

Suffolk

At First Bus, we’re leading the way in sustainable transport, with one of the UK’s largest fleets of zero‑emission, state‑of‑the‑art buses. Our engineering teams are at the forefront of this journey, and we’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join us.

The Role

You’ll oversee workshop operations, keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for service. You’ll lead and develop your team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and use data to drive improvements in cost and performance across multiple depots.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free bus travel for you & your family
• Retail discounts at 3,000+ brands
• Discounted train travel
• Health cash plan & 24 / 7 GP access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in mechanical / electrical engineering
• Strong leadership skills with multi‑site management experience
• Knowledge of HGV / PSV maintenance, DVSA standards & H&S legislation
• Financial and budget management experience
• IT skills and ability to analyze data for performance improvement

Next Steps

Apply today and help us deliver the future of bus travel. Application is quick and easy!

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