Salary
Average earnings of £54,000 per year dependant upon experience and qualificationsBus Service Engineer/Technician
· Based at our St Helens Depot
· Pay rate of £54,000 p.a. depending on experience
· Shift pattern of 5 days over 7 including weekends
Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your skills keep the city moving?
We’re on the lookout for a Bus Service Engineer/Technician to join our close-knit team at Stagecoach, St Helens. You'll play a vital role in keeping our modern, low-emission fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community.
Whether you’re servicing vehicles, diagnosing faults, or carrying out roadside repairs, this is a role where your expertise makes a visible difference every day.
What you’ll be doing:
· Maintaining and servicing buses to Stagecoach and DVSA safety standards
· Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic tools
· Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, including roadside repairs
· Reporting defects and completing all work safely and in line with policies
· Collaborating with workshop colleagues and supporting junior team members
What we’re looking for:
· A qualified engineer with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance (or equivalent)
· Previous hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles, ideally in a bus, coach, truck, or HGV environment although we are open to different backgrounds
· Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals
· A proactive, safety-first approach
· A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
· A full UK driving licence
Why choose Stagecoach?
· Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
· Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
· Benefits including generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure
· Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
· A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters
Our working environment
Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.
Join the team that keeps St Helens Depot moving
Click Apply today to start your journey as a Bus Service Engineer with Stagecoach. We can’t wait to welcome you
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.
Location:
Saint Helens Depot 87 Langtree Street Saint Helens WA9 1ARSkills Required
- City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance, or equivalent
- Previous hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles
- Experience in a bus, coach, truck, or HGV environment
- Confidence using diagnostic tools and service manuals
- Full UK driving licence
- Proactive, safety-first approach
- Teamwork, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
What We Do
Stagecoach Group is the UK's largest bus and coach operator, proudly connecting over 100 towns and cities across England, Scotland and Wales. Since 1980, the company has helped millions of people reach their destinations. They are committed to delivering reliable, sustainable travel that is accessible and fair for everyone, while working with governments to support greener, smarter, and more inclusive transport to reduce emissions and congestion.
