Pelican Engineering Group

27/05/2026

We’re Hiring!

We are hiring experienced Bus and Coach Field Service Engineers in the North East of England. 🛠️🚌

✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Join a family-run business with a great team
✅ Work with industry-leading vehicles

📩 Interested? Send your CV to [email protected] to apply today!

27/05/2026

We were pleased to attend the unveiling of Kinchbus’s Loughborough new fleet last week, and it couldn’t have been better weather for the occasion ☀️🚌.

One of their new Yutong E9L electric buses was on display, with more set to enter service very soon. It was also great to see Head of Yutong Sales, Ian Downie, representing Pelican Bus + Coach on the panel discussion.

The event highlighted an important step forward in inclusive vehicle design, with these state-of-the-art buses built to industry-leading neuro-inclusive standards - an important area that’s often overlooked.

Credit to the Kinchbus team for helping drive this forward and setting a strong benchmark for the industry.

This project is also a great example of industry collaboration, with partners including Altro and Camira working alongside us at Pelican to bring this fleet to life, supporting local communities while driving a greener, more sustainable future👏.

26/05/2026

As headline sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge, Pelican Engineering Group is looking forward to the first stage of the competition - PSV Skills Testing Week - now just one week away.

We're proud to support an event that recognises the skill, expertise and professionalism across the PSV sector.

Alongside our Pelican EV Automotive Training team , we're looking forward to seeing the competitors put their abilities to the test.

Best of luck to everyone taking part - we'll see you there next week!

21/05/2026

⭐ We're Hiring⭐

Pelican is looking for a Service Controller to join our growing team within the Pelican Bus + Coach service and aftersales department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, customer-focused environment within a fourth-generation family business with over 100 years of history.

🔧Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of contact for Yutong service desk enquiries
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and technical support.
• Manage service requests and monitor progress, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders

💼What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and career progression
• Supportive and friendly environment

📩 Apply now – send your CV to [email protected]

20/05/2026

⭐We're Hiring⭐

Pelican is looking for a Parts Advisor to join our growing team within Pelican Bus + Coach team 📦

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, customer-focused environment within a 4th-generation family business with over 100 years of history.

🚌Key Responsibilities
• Identifying and sourcing parts
• Managing inventory levels and parts returns for warranty processing
• Building & maintaining strong customer & supplier relationships

💼What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and career progression
• Supportive and friendly environment

📩 Apply now – send your CV to [email protected]

19/05/2026

We’re proud to be ranked the 25th largest privately owned company in West Yorkshire in the first edition of the West Yorkshire LTD 2026 report by Grant Thornton.

The recognition reflects the continued growth of Pelican Engineering across vehicle supply and aftersales, with nearly 2,500 Yutong vehicles in operation across the UK, together with Pelican DAF and Pelican MAN truck dealerships, EV charging and training operations.

Most importantly, it reflects the team behind the business and the customers we're proud to support.

13/05/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone, as James Haigh, our Engineering Manager marks 30 years of service with Pelican Engineering.

Three decades of dedication, hard work and loyalty is something truly special. Over the years, James has supported generations of vehicles, colleagues and customers with the same commitment and professionalism every day.

As a fourth-generation family business, long service and loyalty mean a great deal to us, and reaching 30 years is an achievement to be proud of.

Thank you, James and congratulations on this fantastic milestone! 👏

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

We’re all set for ALBUM in Blackpool!

If you’re attending the conference over the next few days, be sure to come and have a chat with the team. We’ll be around throughout the event discussing the latest across the industry and catching up with operators and partners from across the UK.

A big thank you again to The Association of Local Bus Managers - ALBUM and Blackpool Transport Services Ltd for hosting what promises to be another excellent conference.

11/05/2026

Its National Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

At Pelican, we recognise the importance of mental health and the role businesses can play in supporting meaningful change.

As part of our commitment to giving back, in 2025 we donated £15,000 to charities chosen by the Pelican team. This included a £5,000 contribution to Andy’s Man Club — an organisation doing vital work to support men’s mental health through free, peer-to-peer talking groups across the UK.

We’re pleased to support a charity that is making a real difference in communities, and we encourage open conversations around mental health, this week and every week.

07/05/2026

We are proud to be Gold Sponsors of the The Association of Local Bus Managers - ALBUM Conference, taking place in Blackpool from 11–13 May hosted by Blackpool Transport Services Ltd .

We are very proud and honoured to continue to support this special event, and are really looking forward to seeing operators and fellow suppliers next week.

Our sales team will be on hand throughout the conference, including Julie Smith, Chris Waine, Kevin Hurst, Charlie Sutcliffe, Wiktoria Palka and Ian Downie.