Head of Engineering

stagecoach; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Barnsley is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our regional engineering operation across Yorkshire. You will oversee depots, engineering teams and a diverse fleet, ensuring safety, compliance and reliability while delivering major transformation programmes into zero-emission operations.

You will shape engineering strategy, build capability for both conventional and electric fleets, and coach high-performing teams to drive continuous improvement across workshops and assets.

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 and compliance.
• Experience supporting electric vehicle operations and depot electrification.
• Track record delivering engineering change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• CPC Transport Manager qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams across multiple depots with a culture of safety.
• Drive fleet availability, reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Support the delivery of the regional engineering strategy and objectives.
• Oversee readiness for electric bus fleets, charging and depot electrification.
• Ensure adherence to operator licences, DVSA, and company policies.
• Monitor KPIs and manage costs and staff safety.
• Collaborate with operations, suppliers and regulators.
• Build future engineering capability for mixed fleets.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Fleet maintenance

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

EV readiness

Education

Engineering qualification in vehicle maintenance / automotive engineering

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

As Head of Engineering, you'll provide leadership across our regional engineering operation, ensuring our vehicles, workshops, facilities and engineering assets are maintained to the highest standards.

• 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

We're looking for a proven engineering leader with experience operating in a complex fleet, transport, automotive or heavy vehicle environment.

• 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