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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Assistant Engineering Manager

Salary Range
£18,848 - £44,141
£1,571 - £3,678 / mo

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Location Base
Johnstone, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

McGill’s Bus Service Ltd

Assistant Engineering Manager - Johnstone

McGill’s Bus Service Ltd is the UK’s largest privately owned bus company and employs around 800 employees within three locations based at Greenock, Inchinnan and Johnstone depots.

We currently have a position available for an assistant engineering manager working at our Johnstone depot.

As a company, we are heavily committed to sustainability, being environmentally friendly, continuous fleet investment and career training. Due to this, we recently purchased 21 brand new electric vehicles; this takes our total electric fleet at Johnstone depot to 46 Vehicles.

So, what does the role involve? As an assistant engineering manager, you will be based in the depot, managing a team of engineers and being responsible for the daily control of the workshop, maintaining a high standard and productivity levels within the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Delegate routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicle types to meet McGill’s buses standards & exceed DVSA requirements.

· Fully comply with all health and safety and engineering legislation along with company policies.

· Fully comply with all relevant SSOW.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff as required.

· Communicate effectively with colleagues and the depot engineering manager.

· Maintain and develop technical skills as required.

· Ensure all drivers defect cards and inspection records are actioned and completed accurately and promptly.

· Practice and encourage the highest standards of housekeeping.

Who are we looking for?

· You must possess a full UK driving licence.

· You must be a time served PCV mechanic or a heavy vehicle mechanic.

· A PCV licence is desirable, however not essential.

· An aptitude to develop others within the engineering team to improve efficiencies. Ability to work under pressure and as part of a close-knit team.

· A flexible approach to working hours.

What can we offer you?

· Competitive salary

· Company pension

· Continual training and development to further your career.

· Unlimited free travel for you and partner on all McGill’s bus services.

· We will also provide you with all necessary PPE and specialist equipment.

If you’re happy sticking as an Assistant Engineering manager then that’s fine by us…but if you do want to progress, we’ll support you every step of the way. You will be given exposure to work which will develop your skills and experience to allow you to progress your management career even further. So, if you have an engineering supervisory or management background working with large vehicles, then we can’t wait to receive your application.

If you are looking for the next step in your career, and would like to apply for the above vacancy, please send your CV and cover letter to Chris Medine, Fleet Engineer, McGill’s Bus Service Ltd at:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,848.00-£44,141.19 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johnstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Engineering Manager roles across McGills Buses Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,848 - £44,141 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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