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Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager
Based at our Kilmarnock Depot – located at MacKinlay Place, Kilmarnock
Annual salary - £55,000
Shift pattern of Dayshift, 38 hours per week
Looking to lead a skilled engineering team and shape the future of fleet maintenance?
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our talented team at Stagecoach Kilmarnock. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled team within a modern depot environment, taking ownership of fleet maintenance, engineering operations and facilities. You'll play a key role in supporting fleet evolution, including electric vehicles and depot infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance, and capability are built into day-to-day operations. You'll balance maintaining today's fleet with developing your people and facilities for the future, ensuring Stagecoach continues to deliver safe, reliable services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading a team of engineers, technicians, cleaners, and apprentices to ensure our fleet is safe, clean, and road-ready
- Managing the maintenance and presentation of 84 service buses and 5 training vehicles
- Overseeing depot plant and building maintenance, including compliance and health & safety
- Managing day-to-day operations, resource planning, stock control, and procurement
- Coaching and developing team members, with a focus on continuous improvement and talent planning
- Working closely with the Engineering Director and gaining exposure to regional/strategic projects
- Maintaining standards in line with DVSA regulations and Stagecoach’s standards
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What We’re Looking For
- Engineering experience in a relevant sector such as bus, coach, HGV, rail, plant, or automotive
- Strong leadership and team management skills, you may already be in a managerial role, or ready for your next step
- A proactive, organised, and safety-first mindset
- Experience managing compliance, budgets, inventory, and health & safety practices
- Passion for high standards in both vehicle performance and presentation
Why join Stagecoach?
- Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
- Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
- Benefits including generous pension scheme, 33 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure
- Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
- A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
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Our working environment
Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.
Ready to lead the way?
Click apply to start 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 Kilmarnock
Mackinlay Place
Kilmarnock
KA1 3DN
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