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Head of Engineering
Head of Engineering – First Bus Engineering
About the Role
The Head of Engineering is accountable for driving and supporting regional leadership teams in engineering performance across their designated B2C region.
Operating within the Central Engineering leadership team, this role sits under the Regional Director and spans multiple locations. The successful candidate will:
- Build a customer-centric culture
- Ensure statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance
- Partner with Service Delivery Directors, Senior General Managers, and General Managers
- Embed the divisional governance framework set by the Director of Engineering Excellence
- Enforce standard operational policies and procedures within the LBU (Local Bus Unit)
Key Details
- Location: Scotland
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE
About You
Significant experience as a credible leader in the service sector.
- A team player who thrives in collaborative environments
- Aligned with and committed to First Bus Strategy
- Strong analytical insight and financial literacy
- Quickly assesses business opportunities
- Adopts a "can-do" approach in problem-solving
- Extensive knowledge of all relevant legislation, including:
- PSV (Public Service Vehicle) Operator License Compliance
- Experience with improvement methodologies
- Demonstrable record of:
- Delivering major change initiatives
- Achieving sustained improvements in engineering environments
- Ability to challenge the status quo and influence resistant colleagues
- Charismatic communicator and inspirational leader, able to:
- Engage and influence all levels of the business
- Collaborate with key internal & external stakeholders
- Results-driven and strategically focused, with the flexibility to:
- Develop big-picture thinking
- Dive into operational details when needed
- While bus experience is not mandatory, a solid understanding of:
- Key challenges in public transport
- Customer needs in the sector is critical
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Rewards & Benefits
- Free travel on First Bus for you and your family
- First Xclusives discount scheme – Enjoy over 3,000 offers on high-street & leisure brands (for you and your family/friends)
- Discounted train travel for you and your family on:
- Great Western Railway
- South Western Railway
- Avanti West Coast
- Hull Trains
- Pension scheme with opportunities to purchase discounted First Group shares
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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Wellbeing & Support
- Focus on physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to a range of health-promotion initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
Public transport is for everyone. At First Bus, we pride ourselves on being an employer where all differences are welcome, including:
- Diverse backgrounds and identities
- Varied life experiences
- Different ways of thinking
An inclusive organisation is a stronger one—one that enriches our customers, communities, and people. We actively encourage applications from everyone.
Note: Background checks are a standard part of our recruitment process.
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