Chief Engineer – Central Scotland
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This role would suit an experienced, organised, and meticulous Fleet Engineer or Chief Engineer who comes from a hands-on engineering background, with a proven track record of leadership, aspiring to leave their mark permanently within a well-established but rapidly growing organisation. This opportunity is quite literally what you make it: our success is your success!
What we need from you as our next Chief Engineer
- First-hand leadership experience of embedding positive cultural change.
- A proven track record in managing people, processes and improving performance.
- Strong knowledge and a firm understanding of engineering within the bus industry.
- A sense of robustness, given you will cover multiple business units at different stages of their development in light of our expansion strategy – requiring you to lead on the standardisation of policy and procedures.
- Good financial acumen and sense of commerciality: you’ll be expected to identify efficiencies, challenge budget controls and our procurement approach.
- Experience of communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, being able to demonstrate your influence in ensuring that standards and targets are achieved.
- Have a passion for safety and continuous improvement, as well as being conversant with statutory requirements.
- Fully conversant with DVSA regulations and HSE guidelines.
- Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Passenger Transport).
- Flexibility and determination: you should be motivated to improve, and develop yourself and the team around you.
What we’ll give you in return…
- An annual salary of £90,000- £100,000 per annum based on a 40-hour working week.
- A car allowance.
- Free travel for you and your partner across the McGill’s bus networks across Scotland.
- Access to a range of exclusive offers and benefits via the McGill’s PerkAlert programme.
- You’ll be able to enjoy your work in a tremendous part of the country, with Scotland’s world class scenery, cultures and city life all within easy reach.
- This is a key role within the McGill’s leadership team, and it goes without saying that we will support you during your journey to excel and grow – so if you need training, development or just the input of your wider colleagues, we’ll be here for you.
Our Recruitment Process
If you feel this is the role for you and you have the relevant engineering management experience within the bus industry then press the apply button and complete our online application form or alternatively send your CV to recruitment@mcgillsbuses.co.uk.
McGill’s Bus Service Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues creating a culture of respect by supporting and empowering each other. We believe that diversity contributes to our company culture enhancing our ability to be more innovative and stronger as one team.