Greetings from a newbie from West Sussex

Arrived at this thread through Google search and hope this post is in topic

We have just acquired a Smith's Sectric Art Deco design clock that is inscribed:-

PRESENTED TO L.W. BOYCE
DEPOT ENGINEER BY HACKNEY T. BUS, R.S. STAFF
AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
MAY 1949

Wonder if anyone who has posted here already would be able to explain more about the role of Depot Engineer and the qualifications required.

What would his duties have been and what would be the staffing of the depot?

Was this a hands on job or a professional administrative post.

Would it have been a respected post and a career aspiration or target?

The clock is in very good condition other than it requires a replacement motor or rewinding (or insertion of new quartz unit). We are wondering if it might be better appreciated by a museum or collector rather than staying with us merely to keep time!