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First Bus · Rochdale, England, United Kingdom
About First Bus:
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Position:
Engineering Manager
Rochdale Depot, 4 Corporation Road OL11 4EU
Salary:
£55,000 DOE
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced
Engineering Manager
to lead our engineering team at our busy
Rochdale Depot
and oversee the day-to-day operations of our workshop and depot infrastructure. This is a critical leadership role within our organisation, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering operations in line with regulatory and company standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operational excellence, maintaining fleet availability, and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Key
Lead, motivate, and support a team of skilled engineering professionals
Oversee the effective running of the depot and engineering workshop
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Engineering policies and legislation
Monitor and control departmental budgets and costs
Drive performance to minimise vehicle downtime and lost mileage
Conduct staff training, performance reviews, and development planning
Ensure compliance with statutory vehicle maintenance requirements and quality standards
Maintain strong communication with senior management and cross-functional teams
Develop and implement engineering processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage subcontracted engineering work and contractor performance
Uphold a positive and proactive safety culture across the team
Candidate
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance legislation (VOSA, MOT, safety inspections, etc.)
Competent in the use of relevant IT systems including SAP and MS Office
Working knowledge of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and engineering standards
Ability to work flexibly to meet operational needs
A full PCV license and/or forklift truck license (or willingness to obtain one) is desirable
Key Performance Indicators
Fleet availability and spare fleet targets
Engineering cost control (labour and materials)
Health, safety, and environmental compliance
Workshop efficiency and productivity
MOT first-time pass rates and VOSA audit outcomes
Repeat defect reduction
Team development and attendance management
Stock control and depot utilities management
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.
Details
| Company | First Bus |
| Location | Rochdale, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |