Fleet Engineering Manager

Stagecoach Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in the UK is seeking a Fleet Engineering Manager for its Arbroath Depot. This role includes delivering effective engineering support and driving safety and reliability of the fleet of 46 buses. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse engineering operation, ensuring compliance with legislation and maintenance regimes. A strong background in fleet maintenance and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £50,000 annually, along with benefits such as a company car and relocation assistance if needed.

Benefits

Company car

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-quality fleet maintenance.
• Ability to lead a team for safe and effective maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and environmental legislation.
• Innovative and commercially aware thinking.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Strong technical and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective engineering support.
• Drive safety and reliability of the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance regime.
• Maximise future improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with management teams for business growth.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Customer-focused mindset

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical management

Job description

Overview

Stagecoach East Scotland is seeking a Fleet Engineering Manager for the Arbroath Depot, which operates a fleet of approximately 46 buses. The manager will lead a diverse engineering operation and report directly to the Senior Engineering management team.

Location

Stagecoach Arbroath Depot, Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd, Arbroath DD11 2NJ.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective engineering support.
• Drive forward excellent levels of safety, reliability and presentation of the fleet while meeting all statutory and legislative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s proactive and preventative maintenance regime.
• Maintain compliance with all health & safety policies and procedures, while maximising opportunities for future improvement.
• Collaborate as a member of the senior engineering and local management teams to further develop the business within budgetary guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent track record of high‑quality fleet maintenance.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver a safe and cost‑effective programme of preventative maintenance and repair.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, environmental and employment legislation.
• An innovative, customer‑focused and commercially astute outlook.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Excellent technical and people management experience, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 per annum, plus a company car and relocation assistance where required.

About Stagecoach

Founded in 1980, our company has become the UK’s largest transport operator. We pride ourselves on delivering greener, smarter, safer and fairer travel solutions across more than 100 major towns and cities.

EEO Statement

Stagecoach welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. All differences our people bring to the business are celebrated.