Head of Engineering

Stagecoach Group; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Barnsley is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering operation across Yorkshire, overseeing multiple depots, teams and a diverse fleet. You will drive safety, compliance, reliability and operational excellence while guiding a major transition to zero-emission vehicles.

You will shape engineering strategy, develop capable teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure readiness for electric bus deployments, depot electrification, charging infra and workforce development.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification in vehicle maintenance or automotive engineering.
• Significant experience leading engineering operations across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, workshop management, compliance and best practice.
• Experience supporting electric vehicle operations, depot electrification, charging infrastructure and engineering readiness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams across multiple depots.
• Drive engineering performance to maximize fleet availability, reliability and compliance.
• Support the delivery of the regional engineering strategy and key business objectives.
• Lead engineering readiness for the introduction and operation of electric bus fleets, including depot preparation, charging infrastructure and workforce capability development.
• Ensure compliance with all operator licence obligations, DVSA requirements, health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Monitor and improve key engineering KPIs, including vehicle availability, MOT performance, staff safety and cost efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with operational teams, suppliers, manufacturers, trade unions, local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Support engineering and depot teams through operational, technological and organisational change.
• Build future engineering capability, ensuring teams are equipped to maintain both conventional and zero-emission fleets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

EV operations knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (vehicle maintenance/automotive)

Job description

Salary Competitive salary

At Stagecoach, we’re transforming public transport for the future. As we continue our journey towards a zero-emission fleet and prepare for the evolving transport landscape, we’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Engineering to lead our engineering operation across Yorkshire. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for multiple depots, engineering teams, and a diverse fleet. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, reliability and operational excellence, while helping to deliver one of the region’s most significant engineering transformation programmes as we transition to electric vehicles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop engineering teams across multiple depots, creating a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive engineering performance, ensuring high levels of fleet availability, reliability and compliance.
• Support the delivery of the regional engineering strategy and key business objectives.
• Lead engineering readiness for the introduction and operation of electric bus fleets, including depot preparation, charging infrastructure and workforce capability development.
• Ensure compliance with all operator licence obligations, DVSA requirements, health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Monitor and improve key engineering KPIs, including vehicle availability, MOT performance, staff safety and cost efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with operational teams, suppliers, manufacturers, trade unions, local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Support engineering and depot teams through operational, technological and organisational change.
• Build future engineering capability, ensuring teams are equipped to maintain both conventional and zero-emission fleets.

What We Need

• A relevant engineering qualification in vehicle maintenance, automotive engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading engineering operations and teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, workshop management, compliance and engineering best practice.
• Experience supporting electric vehicle operations, depot electrification, charging infrastructure and engineering readiness programmes.
• A track record of delivering engineering change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of health, safety, environmental and transport legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A CPC Transport Manager qualification would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the future of public transport. You’ll have the chance to shape engineering strategy, develop talented teams, and help deliver a major transition to zero-emission technology while making a lasting impact on communities across Yorkshire.

At Stagecoach, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where colleagues can thrive, grow and make a real difference. 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 Barnsley Depot Wakefield Road Barnsley, S71 1NU Barnsley S71 1NU

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.

Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.