Engineering Managers

In this interesting and varied role you will manage the engineering function within an agreed budget, maintaining vehicles to the standard required by the Company, Transport for London and VOSA, in order to achieve maximum vehicle availability, also being responsible for Health and Safety within the Garage. You'll provide leadership and motivation of the engineering team together with organising their training and development needs. Planning and managing vehicle maintenance and repair, ensuring that all vehicles comply with required standards, managing contractors, keeping abreast of technical/environmental developments and budget control are other key features of the role. To be considered, you'll need a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering and vehicle maintenance procedures for all types of public service vehicles as well as knowledge of electrical engineering, bus bodywork construction and basic stores procedures. In addition, you should have, or have the ability to gain, a CPC, together with the ability to plan and prioritise, analyse situations and make decisions. Knowledge of appropriate Company policies and procedures, especially Health & Safety, is desirable. You'll also need to be flexible and prepared to respond positively to the need to change working patterns at short notice to suit the needs of the business. In addition to an attractive salary range, we offer a benefits package, including possible assistance with relocation. To apply, please send your full CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this post, to Sarah Rennie, Head of HR Services, Stagecoach London, West Ham Bus Garage, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA . Closing date: Monday 16th April 2012.