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Engineering Manager

Wincanton, Somerset , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Wincanton, Somerset (Multi-site role – company car provided)
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE

Opportunity Overview

We are proud to be working in partnership with a respected, family-run bus and coach operator based in Wincanton. This well-established business is known for its reliability, strong local roots, and supportive work environment.

They are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a mechanical background, ideally from the HGV, PCV, or similar transport sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership role within a stable and growing company.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee engineering operations across multiple depots, ensuring vehicle reliability, compliance, and high standards of safety. A company car is provided for travel between sites.

You’ll manage a team of engineers and technicians, take ownership of workshop performance, and be accountable for maintaining strong MOT first-time pass rates and full compliance with DVSA standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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Leading and coordinating maintenance and repair work across several depot sites

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Managing daily workshop operations, including team leadership and performance oversight

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Ensuring vehicle inspections, servicing, and compliance tasks are carried out efficiently

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Monitoring and driving strong MOT pass rates across the fleet

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Developing preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime

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Providing technical support and hands-on mechanical assistance where needed

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Maintaining accurate service and compliance records

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Supporting recruitment, training, and development of engineering staff

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Managing stock, parts procurement, and supplier relationships

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Liaising with operations to ensure vehicle availability aligns with scheduling needs

What We're Looking For:

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Strong mechanical background (buses, coaches, HGV or similar)

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Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance

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Previous experience in a supervisory or engineering management role

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Solid understanding of DVSA compliance and workshop best practices

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A track record of achieving or improving MOT first-time pass rates

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Full UK driving licence (PCV licence beneficial but not essential)

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Willingness to travel between sites regularly using the company vehicle

What’s on Offer:

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Full-time, permanent position within a growing family business

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Monday to Friday schedule (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Company car for multi-site responsibilities

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Excellent long-term career prospects

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Supportive working environment with a close-knit team culture

If you ar einterested and lookign to take a step up, please do not hesitate to apply

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-33923
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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