Deputy Engineering Manager reference: JR10910

Salary £63,609.80 per annum plus an annual shift allowance of £3,648.95 Come and join us as a Deputy Engineering Manager at Bow garage working for a sustainable, diverse and community-focused employer who puts its people at the heart of its business, whilst delivering contracted bus services on behalf of Transport for London. Keeping London people moving and the safety and support of our people is paramount and our vision is to help people lead more sustainable lives, harnessing new and greener technology, whilst protecting our people and customers. Would you love to be part of a professional engineering management team that maintains and repairs a modern and varied fleet of vehicles? If so, we are looking for a Deputy Engineering Manager to assist the Engineering Manager in the day to day management of the engineering function at our Bow garage in east London. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our fleet of buses are maintained to the standard required by the Company, TfL and the DVSA. Your role as deputy engineering manager is not just about achieving maximum vehicle availability and continually improving standards, you will also have a direct influence on Health & Safety compliance/culture, fatigue management and employee wellbeing. You should have a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and vehicle maintenance procedures for large vehicles, preferably PCVs, as well as knowledge of electrical engineering, bodywork construction and basic stores procedures. The post holder should have the ability to gain a Transport CPC, if requested to do so. The ability to plan, prioritise, analyse and make decisions is also essential as well as an up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety legislation. Bow garage operates a varied range of double deck and single deck buses including the New Routemaster of London and new mirrorless buses. It will shortly will have a fleet of electric vehicles. You’ve probably seen some of our buses driving around east London and the City, transporting our fantastic customers around the area. Those customers rely on our services to get them to work, to the high street, to hospitals, to days away and nights out – and as part of our engineering management team you’ll be key to making sure our vehicles are in tip top condition to do just that. It a really important role within our garage, so we’ll make sure you’re as looked after as our vehicles are! So, if you have an engineering supervisory or management background working with large vehicles, then we can’t wait to receive your application! Aside from the reward of helping to deliver an incredible experience to our customers, there plenty more we can offer: · Great benefits including a competitive salary of £63,609.80 per annum with a further shift allowance of £3,648.95 per annum, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions. You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 on a shift basis. · Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit) and outside London there is free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses. · UK-wide opportunities, career development and secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in our UK business. if you’re happy working as a Deputy Engineering Manager then that absolutely fine by us…but if you do 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 management career further · An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day, which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. · A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great colleagues and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and collaborate with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects – in addition to proudly promoting an array of health, wellbeing and family initiatives. If you are interested in any Deputy Engineering Manager roles within Stagecoach London please apply to this advert. 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 Bow Bus Garage Fairfield Rd, Bow London E3 2QP 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.