At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to enhance bus technology and performance across regions.
- Company: First Bus, a leading bus operator committed to innovation and development.
- Benefits: Free bus travel, discounts, pension scheme, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public transport while growing your engineering expertise.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in service sectors and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state‑of‑the‑art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know‑how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.
About the Role
The Head of Engineering is accountable for driving and supporting regional leadership teams' engineering performance across their designated B2C region. Operating as part of the Central Engineering leadership team, with a dotted line into the Regional Director, and supporting teams across multiple locations, the role holder will build a customer‑centric culture whilst ensuring statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance. The role works in close partnership with Service Delivery Directors, Senior General Managers and General Managers to embed the divisional governance framework set by the Director of Engineering Excellence, ensuring that standard operational policies and procedures are adopted within the LBU.
Location: Scotland
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive - DOE
About you
- Strong track record as a credible leader in the service sector.
- A team player, committed to working with and supporting their peer group and other colleagues to achieve the First Bus Strategy.
- A strong analytical insight and financial literacy skills, able to quickly assess viability of business opportunities, with a “can-do” attitude to solving issues.
- Extensive knowledge of all relevant legislations including PSV Operator License Compliance, with a good awareness and practical experience of improvement techniques.
- Demonstrable record of achievements showing delivery of major change or sustained improvement in an engineering environment.
- Able to challenge the status quo and influence thinking of experienced colleagues resistant to change.
- A confident communicator and inspirational leader, able to effectively engage with and influence key internal & external stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of the business.
- Results‑driven and strategically focused, with a strong ability to get into the detail when necessary.
- Bus experience is not a pre‑requisite, but an appreciation of the key challenges facing the public transport sector and its customers is essential.
Rewards & Benefits
- Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
- First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands.
- Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains.
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
- Cycle to work scheme.
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health‑promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all. Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
Head of Engineering in Glasgow employer: First Group
At First Bus Engineering, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's largest bus operators, offering a dynamic work environment where engineering innovation thrives. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and career progression opportunities, alongside a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusivity. With competitive benefits such as free travel for you and your family, discounted train fares, and a supportive culture, First Bus is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public transport sector.
