Senior Engineering Manager

Stagecoach West Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Fleet Engineer to oversee the engineering function across the North. The role involves managing the engineering budget, supporting Fleet Engineers, and ensuring smooth operations while adhering to company guidelines. Candidates must have a technical qualification in engineering and excellent management skills. Location requires travel through scenic Scotland. A competitive salary of £65,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar or the same industry.
• Ability to inspire and teach.
• Excellent understanding of operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering budget.
• Oversee the engineering function across North Scotland.
• Ensure daily service delivery meets set timeframes.
• Proactively manage breakdowns and collect data for analysis.
• Complete periodic staff reviews and measure performance.

Skills

Excellent man managing skills

Good analytical skills

Team player

Excellent time management skills

Good business acumen

Education

Technical qualification within the engineering field

Tools

Microsoft programs

Job description

Salary

£65000

Are you an Engineering Manager / Fleet Engineer looking for the next step? Then this might be for you.

North Scotland are looking for a Senior Fleet Engineer to assist with running the Engineering function across the North. Reporting directly to the service delivery director you will be a support function for the Depot Fleet Engineers, guiding them and assisting them in ensuring a smooth operation while enforcing company guidelines, policies and procedures.

We have a vast area to cover which can come with allot of travel although that travel is often through some of the most scenic places in Scotland.

Key responsibilities

• To be responsible to the Service Delivery Director for the correct management of the engineering budget.
• To be Responsible for the Engineering function across North Scotland
• Utilise Reports from Tablue & EAMS to set depot’s weekly targets.
• To ensure the daily service (PVR) delivery is met and achieved within the timeframe set.
• To ensure site maintenance and security are kept up to date and maintained correctly.
• To provide operational data for budget purposes, to monitor performance against budget and investigate, recommend and implement service operational tactics to maximise delivery potential.
• To proactively monitor and manage breakdowns and comprehensively collect the data from each for analysis.
• To ensure all aspects of the Engineering Guidance Manual are fully adopted and implanted with in the depot.
• To be responsible for the collection, maintenance and distribution of data and records to meet statutory and company requirements.
• To complete periodic staff reviews to access and measure performance and training needs Including apprentice Reviews.
• To effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the engineering function.
• To support the Fleet Engineers in meeting targets set by both the service delivery director and head of engineering

Key qualifications for this role are

• Technical qualification within the engineering field.
• Experience within a similar or the same industry
• Excellent man managing skills.
• Keen team player.
• Good business acumen
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of the operating systems and a functional use of Microsoft programs.
• The ability to inspire and teach where required.
• Excellent time management skills

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 Tullos Depot Hillview Road, East Tullos Aberdeen AB12 3HL