Engineering Manager

Stagecoach London employs over 4,800 colleagues and operates over 1,600 vehicles from our bus garages in east and south east London. We are a highly successful business and an integral part of the communities we serve, connecting people through the operation of multi-million miles of routes every year across London.

Since 1980, Stagecoach Group has played a key role in the delivery of high standard transport operations with an industry leading, customer-centric focus. Here at Stagecoach London, we are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, no matter how long or short that journey may be.

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager at our Plumstead garage in our south east London and Kent operation but the role could be at any of our locations in our operating area in east and south east London. The Engineering Manager is the lead of the local Engineering function, working towards an exceptional maintenance service for all vehicles operated by Stagecoach, to the standards of TfL and the DVSA to ensure maximum vehicle availability at any given time. The position also leads on various facets of the Safety Strategy Agenda, as well as the collective objectives and strategy of the Engineering function as a whole.

Our workforce undergo some of the best training available in the field, so that we can rest assured each colleague is given the chance to make a difference to their community and is able to deliver a memorable experience.

What you’ll lead in:

• Planning and managing the vehicle maintenance and repair function in accordance with Stagecoach policy to obtain maximum utilisation of the labour and resources available to meet the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence.
• Responsibility for the leadership, motivation, performance management, learning development and discipline of the local Engineering team, ensuring all Engineering staff commit and comply with HSQE legislation and policy, as well as COSHH and manual handling standards.
• Ensuring the needs of the Operating department are met and that there are sufficient vehicles to meet PVR, as well as ensuring all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the Company, DVSA and TfL.
• Remaining abreast of environmental, industry and technical developments with the skill to practically implement policy changes as a result.
• Working within allocated budget to guarantee that stores hold adequate material supplies in line with the workshop requirements.

What we’ll need from you:

• Demonstrable previous experience in a senior, supervisory or engineering management remit is essential – preferably within transport with a knowledge of PCV vehicles.
• Interpersonal skills such as communication, influence, leadership and motivation, along with meticulous time management and planning.
• Ability to make rational decisions under pressure.

What we can offer you:

• Great benefits including a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans.
• A range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit).
• UK-wide opportunities, career development and secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in our UK business.
• An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day.
• A great working environment with opportunities to make new friends and build inclusive environments for diverse colleagues.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards a culture whereby everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring are truly revered. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neuro-diversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Stagecoach Plumstead Garage, Plumstead Bus Garage, Pettman Crescent, London SE28 0BJ