Engineering Manager

Overview

Based at our Kilmarnock Depot – located at MacKinlay Place, Kilmarnock.

Annual salary: £55,000 per annum.

Shift pattern: Dayshift, 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Location

Stagecoach Kilmarnock, Mackinlay Place, Kilmarnock, KA1 3DN.

EEO Statement

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.