Engineering Manager reference: JR11908

Salary £53,000 Engineering Manager Based at our Rawmarsh Depot, located in Rotherham Annual salary: £53,000 - £55,000 Shift pattern: 38 Hours Per Week Mon-Fri Are you up for the challenge of leading one of the best engineering functions at Stagecoach? Our Rawmarsh depot is one of Stagecoach top-performing engineering locations, whether it be KPIs or audit led, and home to a modern and evolving fleet, including 23 electric vehicles. We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to build on this success, support a high-performing team, and take our engineering standards even further. This is a rare opportunity to lead a function that already performing at the top of its game, and to shape the next stage of its development. What you’ll be doing Leading a skilled team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices to ensure our fleet is safe, reliable, and customer-ready Managing the maintenance and presentation of 51 service buses and 4 training vehicles, including our growing EV fleet Overseeing depot plant, workshop equipment, and building maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance and a proactive approach to health & safety Managing daily operations including resource planning, stock control, procurement, and supplier relationships Coaching, developing, and empowering team members, helping them grow their technical capability and career progression Using data, performance insights, and engineering best practice to drive continuous improvement Working closely with the Engineering Director and contributing to regional projects, fleet strategy, and long-term planning Maintaining engineering quality in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach engineering standards What we’re looking for Engineering experience in sectors such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant, or automotive A strong people leader, whether already a manager or ready to step up into your first depot leadership role A proactive, organised, and safety-first mindset Experience with compliance, budgets, audits, and health & safety A passion for reliability, operational excellence, and high presentation standards Why join Stagecoach? Competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a generous pension scheme 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of retail & leisure discounts Clear progression routes, many of our colleagues move into engineering leadership, depot management, or regional roles A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters The opportunity to lead in a depot recognised for engineering excellence, innovation, and EV growth Our working environment Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across all our depots, including Rawmarsh, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing programmes, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Ready to lead one of the best? Click Apply to begin your Stagecoach journey. We can’t wait to welcome you on board. 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 Rawmarsh Depot Dale Road, Rawmarsh Rotherham S62 5AL 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.