Welcome to First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

Location – East of England

Salary – TBC at interview

About the role

The Head of Engineering is responsible for all aspects of engineering performance in the Operating Company. Leading engineering teams across multiple locations, covering Essex & the Eastern Counties they will foster a customer-centric culture while ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborating with the Operational teams, the Head of Engineering will drive the ongoing development of Engineering Excellence to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction. They will also adhere to and implement the divisional governance framework established by the Head of Engineering Excellence, ensuring that standard operational policies and procedures are followed within the Local Business Unit (LBU).

About you 

• Do you hold a degree in Engineering or a related field (not essential)?
• Must have a strong track record as a credible leader in the service sector
• Extensive experience working in Bus and coach/ HGV as an engineering manager is advantageous 
• Must be willing to obtain or work towards Transport Manager CPC Certification
• Must be able to demonstrate delivery of major change or sustained improvement in an engineering environment
• Union influence experience is advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant legislations including PSV Operator License Compliance, with a good awareness of and practical experience of lean tools and techniques is ideal.

 Rewards & Benefits

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family 
• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you!

This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

Interested? Apply today!