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Salary £63,734.85 per annum Since 1980, Stagecoach has played a pioneering role in the delivery of high standard transport operations with an industry leading, customer-centric focus. Here at Stagecoach London, we are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, no matter how long or short that journey may be. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager at our Leyton garage in east London. Our workforce undergo some of the best training available in the field, so that we can rest assured each colleague is given the chance to make a difference to their community and is able to deliver a memorable experience. The Engineering Manager is the lead of the local Engineering function, working towards an exceptional maintenance service for all vehicles operated by Stagecoach, to the standards of TfL and the DVSA to ensure maximum vehicle availability at any given time. The position also leads on various facets of the Safety Strategy Agenda, as well as the collective objectives and strategy of the Engineering function as a whole. We are a big business, too! Within excess of 4000 employees and a £230m turnover. What you'll get involved in: • Plan and manage the vehicle maintenance and repair function in accordance with Stagecoach UK policy in such a way to obtain maximum utilisation of the labour and resources available to meet the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence. • Responsible for the leadership, motivation, performance management, learning development and discipline of the local Engineering team, as well as ensuring all Engineering staff commit and comply with the HSQE legislation and policy, as well as COSHH and manual handing standards. • Ensure the needs of the Operating department are met and that there are sufficient vehicles to meet PVR, as well as ensuring all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the Company, DVSA and TfL. • Remain abreast of environmental, industry and technical developments with the skill to practically implement policy changes as a result, pledging to ensure vehicle standards meet the quality and aesthetic requirements of TfL, DVSA and Stagecoach UK Bus. • Working within allocated budget to guarantee that stores hold adequate material supplies in line with the workshop requirements, as well as pro-actively reviewing and implementing risk assessments and systems of safe practice as required. What we'll need from you: • Demonstrable previous experience in a senior, supervisory or engineering management remit is essential – preferably within transport with a knowledge of PCV vehicles. • Interpersonal skills are a pre-requisite to success in the role, such as: communication, influence, leadership and motivation. In addition to meticulous time management and planning, with the ability to make rational decisions under pressure. Aside from the opportunity to delve into the above, we can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, discretionary non-contractual free travel for you and a household member on Transport for London (TfL) bus, rail and underground services and a Stagecoach services bus pass. If you are interested in an Engineering Manager role at any of our garages please apply to this advert. If we tick your boxes, and vice-versa – we would love to hear from you! Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Location: Stagecoach Leyton Garage High Rd Leyton, Leyton London E10 6AD