At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to keep our fleet safe, clean, and road-ready.
- Company: Join Stagecoach, a leader in transport with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holidays, free travel, and discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering experience and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary competitive based at our Oxford depot. Annual salary: competitive; office based.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading a team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices to keep our fleet safe, clean, and road‑ready.
- Managing maintenance and presentation of 95 local/rural service buses and 32 Oxford Tube express coaches.
- Overseeing depot plant and building maintenance, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Planning day‑to‑day operations, managing resources, stock control and procurement.
- Coaching and developing team members, focusing on continuous improvement and talent planning.
- Working closely with the Chief Fleet Engineer and gaining exposure to regional/strategic projects.
- Maintaining standards in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach’s internal standards.
What we’re looking for:
- Engineering experience in a relevant sector such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant or automotive.
- Strong leadership and team management skills – you may already be a manager or looking for the next step.
- A proactive, organised, and safety‑first mindset.
- Experience managing compliance, budgets, inventory and health & safety practices.
- Passion for high standards in both vehicle performance and presentation.
Why join Stagecoach?
- Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards.
- Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime.
- Benefits: generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts (retail & leisure).
- Career progression with many colleagues moving into engineering, driving and other management roles.
- Supportive, inclusive working environment prioritising employee wellbeing.
Location: Oxford Depot, Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2RY.
We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.
Fleet Engineer - Oxford Depot employer: 356 Thames Transit Limited
Stagecoach is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Oxford Depot. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a pension scheme, 25 days of holiday, and free travel for employees and a companion, we prioritise employee wellbeing and career progression. Join us to lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards for our fleet while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic sector.
Contact Details:
356 Thames Transit Limited Recruitment Team
