At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled engineering team to ensure our fleet is safe and reliable.
- Company: Join a leading transport company connecting communities across the North of England.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000, enjoy free bus travel, and access discounts on various services.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with ongoing professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by maintaining high engineering standards and leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, strong leadership skills, and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re proud of the role we play in connecting communities, helping people get to work, school, appointments, and days out. We’re now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our depot engineering team in Harrogate.
Location: Harrogate. Commutable locations: Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, York, Wetherby, Ripon, Thirsk, Skipton.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: up to £60,000 per year
- Competitive pension
- 2 x salary life cover
- Modern, well-maintained vehicles and workshop facilities
- Ongoing professional development, including IRTEC and Health & 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 with discounts on gym memberships, supermarkets, retailers and more
Job Description:
As Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our fleet remains safe, reliable and ready to deliver excellent service every day. You’ll lead a skilled team of engineers, electricians and body repair specialists, providing direction, support and motivation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and vehicle performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing all vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs
- Driving exceptional engineering standards and vehicle reliability
- Ensuring full compliance with DVSA and O-Licence requirements
- Working towards and maintaining outstanding MOT performance
- Planning shifts and on-call arrangements
- Managing engineering budgets and resources effectively
Person Specification:
You’ll be a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for getting the best from your team. If you’re an experienced engineering professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and taking pride in maintaining high standards, this could be for you. You’ll need:
- A minimum Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent City & Guilds qualifications)
- A full driving licence
- Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience working with buses or coaches (desirable)
- A 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’re committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and recognised.
Application:
Interested? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
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