Senior Engineering Manager

Stagecoach Group; Thurso; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public transport is seeking a Senior Fleet Engineer to oversee engineering functions across North Scotland. The role involves budget management, team support, and ensuring operational targets are met. Ideal candidates will possess a technical qualification in engineering and strong leadership skills. If you're ready for a dynamic and challenging role with plenty of travel through beautiful landscapes, apply now!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent man management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering budget and ensure operational effectiveness.
• Assist Fleet Engineers in achieving set targets.
• Maintain compliance with engineering guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Time Management

Education

Technical qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 will be

• 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