Apprentice Bus and Coach Mechanic

West Coast Motors; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking a motivated Apprentice PCV Mechanic to join their workshop. This role offers school leavers and those changing careers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bus and coach engineering. Candidates will learn vehicle service, maintenance, and repair while working towards a recognized qualification. The company offers a structured apprenticeship in a supportive environment, with long-term career prospects upon successful completion of the program.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship with a recognized qualification

Practical training with experienced engineers

Supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering.
• Open to learning PCV systems and standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced PCV engineers in service and maintenance.
• Learn about the repair of vehicles including major components.

Skills

Interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering

Reliability

Good practical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Interest in learning about PCV systems

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice PCV Mechanic to join our busy workshop in Glasgow. This opportunity would suit school leavers as well as individuals looking for a change in career, including some other mechanical discipline who wish to move into bus and coach (PCV) engineering.

About the role

You will work alongside our experienced PCV engineers to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (SCQF Level 7) through GTG in Glasgow.

About you

The successful candidate will be based within the mechanical workshop and will be involved in learning about the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles including removal and replacement of major components such as engines and gearboxes.

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering
• Be open to learning PCV systems and standards
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team
• Have good rractical skills and good attention to detail

What we offer

• A structured apprenticeship with a recognised qualification
• Practical, hands-on training with experienced PCV Engineers
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities within the business on successful completion of the apprenticeship

West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer and will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.