Head of Engineering - North East

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Location: North East Region (multi-site)

We’re looking for a commercially minded and people-focused Head of Engineering to lead our North East region, driving operational excellence, safety performance, and team engagement across a diverse engineering network.

This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing multiple depots and a large workforce of engineers and technicians. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our fleet runs safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting our commitment to providing excellent service to our customers and local communities every day.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering sites within the North East region.
• Ensure delivery of robust engineering standards, including vehicle safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive performance improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and asset utilisation.
• Develop and empower Depot Engineering Managers to build engaged, high‑performing teams.
• Lead on fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and new technology integration.
• Manage budgets, maintenance planning, and performance reporting in line with company KPIs.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety‑first operations.
• Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure engineering supports wider business goals.

• A proven engineering leader with multi‑site or regional management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance (bus, coach, rail, HGV, or related sector).
• Excellent people leadership and coaching skills – able to engage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Commercially astute, with a track record of improving performance, cost control, and efficiency.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and customer service.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable; management training advantageous.

• Opportunity to shape and modernise engineering operations across a key region.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and performance bonus.
• Excellent benefits package and ongoing professional development.

If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire your teams, and make a lasting impact across the North East engineering network — we’d love to hear from you.

Executive

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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