At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated engineering team to ensure vehicle reliability and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading transport company connecting communities across the North of England.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, free bus travel, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse workplace that champions equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that values your leadership and engineering skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, full driving licence, and experience in leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are proud of the role we play in connecting communities, helping people get to work, school, appointments, and days out. Behind every reliable service is a dedicated engineering team, and we are now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead ours from our depot in Harrogate.
Basic Salary: up to £60,000
Location: Harrogate
Commutable Locations: Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, York, Wetherby, Ripon, Thirsk, Skipton
Benefits:
- A competitive pension
- A 2 × salary life cover
- A modern, well‑maintained vehicle and workshop facilities
- An ongoing professional development programme, including IRTEC and Health and Safety training
- Free bus travel for you, your partner, and up to two children across our network and participating operators throughout the North of England
- Access to our colleague app, offering discounts on gym memberships, supermarkets, retailers and more
Responsibilities:
- Manage all vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs
- Drive exceptional engineering standards and vehicle reliability
- Ensure full compliance with DVSA and O: Licence requirements
- Work towards and maintain outstanding MOT performance
- Plan shifts and on‑call arrangements
- Manage engineering budgets and resources effectively
Person Specification:
- Minimum Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent City & Guilds qualification)
- Full driving licence
- Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with buses or coaches (desirable)
- PCV licence, or the willingness and ability to obtain one
The Company: We operate more than 500 buses across nine depots throughout the North of England, delivering nearly 40 million passenger journeys every year. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and recognised. We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create an environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
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