Salary & Location
Salary £52,000-£62,000 Engineering Manager - Stagecoach Yorkshire
Based at one of our Yorkshire Depots - Barnsley - Chesterfield - Ecclesfield - Holbrook - Rawmarsh
Annual salary: £52,000 - £62,000
Shift pattern: 37 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday
What you’ll be doing
- Leading a skilled team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices to ensure our fleet is safe, reliable, and customer-ready
- Managing the maintenance and presentation of between 50 - 85 service buses and 2 training vehicles, including transitioning to an EV fleet
- Overseeing depot plant, workshop equipment, and building maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance and a proactive approach to health & safety
- Managing daily operations including resource planning, stock control, procurement, and supplier relationships
- Coaching, developing, and empowering team members, helping them grow their technical capability and career progression
- Using data, performance insights, and engineering best practice to drive continuous improvement
- Working closely with the Engineering Director and contributing to regional projects, fleet strategy, and long-term planning
- Maintaining engineering quality in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach engineering standards
What we’re looking for
- Engineering experience in sectors such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant, or automotive
- A strong people leader, whether already a manager or ready to step up into your first depot leadership role
- A proactive, organised, and safety-first mindset
- Experience with compliance, budgets, audits, and health & safety
- A passion for reliability, operational excellence, and high presentation standards
Why join Stagecoach?
- Competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of retail & leisure discounts
- Clear progression routes, many of our colleagues move into engineering leadership, depot management, or regional roles
- A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
- The opportunity to lead in a depot recognised for engineering excellence, innovation, and EV growth
Our working environment
Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer.
Across all our depots, including Rawmarsh, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing programmes, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.
Location
Stagecoach Ecclesfield Depot Green Lane, Ecclesfield Sheffied S35 9WY
About Stagecoach
Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.
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.
Engineering Manager employer: 477 The Yorkshire Traction Company Limited
Stagecoach is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chesterfield where you can engage with a diverse fleet of modern vehicles, including electric ones. With a strong focus on employee development through high-level training programmes and a supportive culture that values inclusivity, you will have ample opportunities for career progression while enjoying a range of benefits such as a generous pension scheme, health support, and discounts on travel and leisure activities.
Contact Details:
477 The Yorkshire Traction Company Limited Recruitment Team