Engineering Manager

Stagecoach Group plc; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering operations at their Rotherham depot. You will lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining a reliable and safe fleet, including electric vehicles. The role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and team development. Offering competitive pay, generous holidays, and clear career progression opportunities, this position is part of a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Wide range of discounts

Generous pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in engineering management with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices.
• Manage maintenance and presentation of service buses and training vehicles.
• Oversee workshop equipment and building maintenance.
• Handle daily operations including resource planning and stock control.
• Coach and empower team members.

Skills

Engineering experience in sectors such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant, or automotive

Strong people leadership skills

Proactive and organized mindset

Experience with compliance and health & safety

Passion for reliability and high presentation standards

Job description

Salary

£53,000

Engineering Manager

• Based at our Rawmarsh Depot, located in Rotherham
• Annual salary: £53,000 - £55,000
• Shift pattern: 38 Hours Per Week Mon-Fri

Are you up for the challenge of leading one of the best engineering functions at Stagecoach?

Our Rawmarsh depot is one of Stagecoach’s top-performing engineering locations, whether it be KPIs or audit led, and home to a modern and evolving fleet, including 23 electric vehicles.

We’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on Engineering Manager to build on this success, support a high‑performing team, and take our engineering standards even further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a function that’s already performing at the top of its game, and to shape the next stage of its development.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a skilled team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices to ensure our fleet is safe, reliable, and customer‑ready
• Managing the maintenance and presentation of 51 service buses and 4 training vehicles, including our growing EV fleet
• Overseeing depot plant, workshop equipment, and building maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance and a proactive approach to health & safety
• Managing daily operations including resource planning, stock control, procurement, and supplier relationships
• Coaching, developing, and empowering team members, helping them grow their technical capability and career progression
• Using data, performance insights, and engineering best practice to drive continuous improvement
• Working closely with the Engineering Director and contributing to regional projects, fleet strategy, and long‑term planning
• Maintaining engineering quality in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach engineering standards

What we’re looking for

• Engineering experience in sectors such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant, or automotive
• A strong people leader, whether already a manager or ready to step up into your first depot leadership role
• A proactive, organised, and safety‑first mindset
• Experience with compliance, budgets, audits, and health & safety
• A passion for reliability, operational excellence, and high presentation standards

Why join Stagecoach?

• Competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of retail & leisure discounts
• Clear progression routes, many of our colleagues move into engineering leadership, depot management, or regional roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
• The opportunity to lead in a depot recognised for engineering excellence, innovation, and EV growth

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across all our depots, including Rawmarsh, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing programmes, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Ready to lead one of the best?

Click Apply to begin your Stagecoach journey. We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

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:

Stagecoach Rawmarsh Depot Dale Road, Rawmarsh Rotherham S62 5AL