Assistant Engineering Manager/Workshop Manager

Salary Circa £50k per annum Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Engineering Manager/Workshop Manager at our Chichester Depot to support our fleet maintenance function across our South depots. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will ensure that daily service targets are met, and all maintenance tasks are completed to exacting standards. Through first-line supervision, you will control daily workshop loading, monitor H&S practices and ensure buses are in top condition for our customers. You will communicate targets and action plans to staff each day via briefing sessions with the emphasis on improved reliability. A firm technical knowledge is key, as you will be first port of call to assist our teams diagnosing and rectifying complex issues. You will also be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of this busy depot location; ensuring premises are secure, clean and safe for staff and visitors. The role demands someone with energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate staff to meet the targets and the high standards we set for the maintenance and cleaning of our buses and to ensure that they are available for the deadlines required for the daily operation of our bus services. You should possess an appropriate professional engineering qualification, have an eye for detail and have a passion for continuous improvement. Benefits include: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Free bus travel for you, a partner, and children (up to the age of 16). Employee discount scheme. On-going training and development. 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: Stagecoach Chichester Depot Basin Road Chichester PO19 8DG 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.