Engineering Manager

477 The Yorkshire Traction Company Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Retail & leisure discounts

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach Ecclesfield Depot in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a major transformation as the site prepares for full EV adoption. You will develop the engineering team, drive performance improvements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across 55 buses and related assets.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning, collaborating with the Engineering Director on fleet strategy, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in bus/coach/HGV/rail/plant/automotive.
• Strong people leader, whether already a manager or ready to step up into your first depot leadership role.
• Proactive, organised, and safety-first mindset.
• Experience with compliance, budgets, audits, and health & safety.
• Passion for reliability, operational excellence, and high presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 55 service buses and 2 training vehicles, including transitioning to an 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

Skills

People leadership

Safety-first mindset

Organised and proactive

Data-driven improvements

Job description

Salary £53,000 Engineering Manager Based at our Ecclesfield Depot, located in Sheffield Annual salary: £53,000 Shift pattern: 37 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday

Are you up for the challenge of leading a depot through one of the most significant transformations in Stagecoach engineering? Ecclesfield depot is entering an exciting new chapter, with plans for a full site renovation and the introduction of a new electric vehicle fleet. Together, these investments will create a modern engineering operation, providing a unique opportunity to redefine standards, embrace new technologies, and drive improvements in performance, reliability and efficiency. We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead this transformation, supporting and developing a committed engineering team while preparing the depot for a fully electric future. This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of the depot, establishing the engineering culture, capability and processes needed to maximise the benefits of significant investment and deliver sustained operational improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in turning this investment into enhanced engineering performance and making Ecclesfield a flagship operation for the future.

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 55 service buses and 2 training vehicles, including transitioning to an 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.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Ecclesfield Depot Green Lane, Ecclesfield Sheffied S35 9WY