Engineering Manager Torquay

Salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to join Stagecoach South West at our Torquay depot – the first in the region to operate a 100% electric fleet.

Over the next 6 months, Torquay will become home to 55 brand-new EV buses, delivering sustainable transport across the Torbay network. As Engineering Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading this historic transition, ensuring our engineering operation sets the standard for safety, reliability, presentation and environmental performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a skilled engineering team, delivering effective support across a busy, modern depot.
• Drive high standards of fleet safety, reliability, and presentation, ensuring compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements.
• Oversee our proactive and preventative maintenance programme.
• Champion health & safety, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior engineering and local management teams to deliver operational excellence within budget.

What we’re looking for:

• A proven track record of high-quality fleet maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, environmental and employment legislation.
• A commercially aware, customer-focused mindset.
• Outstanding communication and analytical ability.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Free staff travel pass for you and a companion
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and career progression
• The opportunity to lead the South West’s first fully electric fleet and play your part in the future of sustainable transport

If you’re interested in this position, please send a full CV and covering letter via Workday posting or via email to Anthony.vincent@stagecoachbus.com

Closing date: Friday 19th September 2025

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.

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