Assistant Engineering Manager reference: JR10455

Salary Competitive Salary to be confirmed. Can you run a team like a well-oiled machine? We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join us at Stagecoach Preston where we operate a fleet of around 129 buses. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to support the management of a diverse and widespread engineering operation within a progressive organisation. Your contribution could truly drive our business forward. What you’ll do: Delivering effective engineering support to the wider team & Manager Drive forward excellent levels of safety, reliability and presentation of our fleet while meeting all statutory & legislative requirements Ensuring compliance with the company proactive and preventative maintenance regime Ensuring compliance with all health & safety policies and procedures, whilst maximising opportunities for future improvement Collaborate, as a member of the senior engineering & local management teams, with colleagues to further develop the business within budgetary guidelines. What we need from you: You’ll have an excellent track record of high-quality fleet maintenance with the ability to lead a team to deliver a safe and cost-effective programme of preventative maintenance and repair. You’ll have excellent knowledge of health & safety, environmental and employment legislation and be good communicator, with a customer focused and commercially astute outlook. Why work with us: Job security – we’ve been going since 1980, we turn over £1.3bn and we’re not planning on hanging our boots up anytime soon! Free travel – for you and your companion on our buses. That means on your days off you can be off shopping for free without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city without paying a fortune in petrol or train fares! A great regular income and great benefits –Plus a good pension scheme to look after you after you’ve hung up the spanner! Promotions – perhaps you’re happy sticking as an Assistant Engineering Manager and that fine by us, but if you want to progress we’ll support you every step of the way. You will be given exposure to work which will develop your skills and experience to allow you to progress your career further. Training – a dedicated high level training programme to reinforce the skills you already have and an opportunity to gain a qualification in another trade! If you want come and work for a passionate team, and a recognised name, then click apply. Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Preston Bus Station Tithebarn Street Preston PR1 1YU Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. 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 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.