Bus Service Engineer​/Technician

Salary & Working Hours

£22.71 per hour. Working shift pattern: 5 days over
7. Based at Oxford depot, Horspath Road.

We are looking for a Bus Service Engineer/Technician to keep our modern, low‑emission fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. You will maintain and service buses to Stagecoach and DVSA safety standards.

• Maintain and service buses to Stagecoach and DVSA safety standards
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic tools
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, including roadside repairs
• Report defects and complete all work safely in line with policies
• Collaborate with workshop colleagues and support junior team members

• 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 (open to other backgrounds)
• Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals
• Proactive, safety‑first approach
• Team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

• Full training, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits: generous pension scheme, 22 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and wide range of discounts (retail & leisure)
• Career progression – many colleagues have grown into engineering, driving and management roles
• Supportive, inclusive working environment where wellbeing matters

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. Employees have access to networks, wellbeing resources and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

Oxford Depot – Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2RY
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