Engineering Manager

Stagecoach Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday + free travel for you

Discounts on retail & leisure

Clear progression routes

Job summary

Stagecoach Ecclesfield Depot in Sheffield seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a transforming depot ahead of an EV fleet rollout. You will manage a diverse engineering team and oversee 55 buses plus training vehicles, driving reliability and efficiency.

Join a forward-looking operation where DVSA standards, health & safety, and continuous improvement are central to delivering top-tier performance and a flagship facility for Stagecoach.

Qualifications

• Engineering leadership experience in bus/coach/HGV/rail/plant/automotive sectors.
• Strong people leadership with readiness for depot leadership.
• Proactive, organised and safety-first mindset.
• Experience with compliance, budgets, audits and health & safety.
• Commitment to reliability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading a skilled team of engineers, technicians, cleaners and apprentices to keep fleet safe, reliable and customer-ready.
• Managing maintenance and presentation of 55 service buses and 2 training vehicles, including EV transition.
• Overseeing depot plant, workshop equipment and building maintenance with statutory compliance and health & safety focus.
• Managing daily operations including resource planning, stock control, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Coaching and developing team members to grow technical capability and careers.
• Using data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the Engineering Director on regional projects, fleet strategy and long-term planning.
• Maintaining engineering quality in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Safety-first mindset

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.

Ready to lead one of the best?

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 Ecclesfield Depot Green Lane, Ecclesfield Sheffied S35 9WY