Engineering Manager – Depot Leadership & Fleet Availability

First Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted train travel for you and (3

Free bus pass

Health & dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and share purchase

Job summary

First Bus, Olive Grove Depot in Sheffield, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team and oversee workshop operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient engineering activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and maintain fleet availability while developing staff and coordinating with senior management. A strong track record in engineering leadership and knowledge of vehicle maintenance legislation is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering management or supervisory role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance legislation (VOSA, MOT, etc.).
• Demonstrable leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of engineering professionals.
• Oversee the depot and engineering workshop operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and engineering policies.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets and costs.
• Drive performance to minimise vehicle downtime and lost mileage.
• Conduct staff training, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory maintenance requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain communication with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage subcontracted engineering work and contractor performance.
• Uphold a positive safety culture across the team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

First Bus, Olive Grove Depot in Sheffield, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team and oversee workshop operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient engineering activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and maintain fleet availability while developing staff and coordinating with senior management. A strong track record in engineering leadership and knowledge of vehicle maintenance legislation is essential.