Bus & Coach Electrician

356 Thames Transit Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 22–27 days

Free travel for you and a companion

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Oxford is seeking a hands-on Bus & Coach Electrician to join our depot team in Oxford. You will work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, with ongoing training as vehicle systems evolve.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance to DVSA safety standards, using diagnostic equipment, and supporting apprentices while promoting safety and high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PSV maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing buses or large passenger vehicles.
• Skilled with modern diagnostic equipment and laptop diagnostics.
• Strong electrical and electronic diagnostic capability.
• Safety-first mindset with attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair our fleet to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment (including laptop).
• Complete the full range of electrical repairs and defects.
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing and roadside repairs.
• Support apprentices by sharing your knowledge and experience.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Safety-focused

Team player

Hands-on approach

Diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PSV Maintenance or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Salary Location: Oxford Depot, Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2RY Pay Rate: £26.81 per hour (£55,765 per annum based on a 40-hour week) Working Pattern: 5 days over 7 on a rotating shift pattern.

Looking for a hands-on mechanical role where your skills keep the community moving? We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Bus & Coach Electrician to join our friendly team at Stagecoach Oxford. Whether you’re from a truck, HGV, automotive, plant, or rail background, this is your opportunity to work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, supported by ongoing training as technology and vehicle systems continue to evolve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and repairing our fleet of buses to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical using diagnostic equipment including laptop
• Completing the full range of electrical repairs and defects.
• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and roadside repairs
• Supporting apprentices by sharing your knowledge and experience
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a collaborative depot team

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 qualified in HGV or PSV Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Auto Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with a strong understanding of vehicle engineering principles.
• Proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing commercial or specialist vehicles in a workshop environment.
• Skilled in the use of modern diagnostic equipment, with the ability to accurately identify and resolve faults.
• Strong electrical and electronic diagnostic capability, with experience working on complex vehicle systems.
• A safety-first mindset, with excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• A collaborative team player, with strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach.
• Previous experience working on buses, coaches or other large passenger vehicles is desirable, but not essential.

Why join Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health and safety, equipment operation, and industry best practices.
• Competitive hourly rates, with opportunities for overtime and additional earnings.
• Excellent benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, 22 days' holiday increasing to 27 days after three years' service, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of retail and leisure discounts.
• Career development opportunities, with many of our colleagues progressing into senior engineering, driving and management roles across the business.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment, where your wellbeing, development and success are valued.

Our working environment Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is respected and supported. At Oxford, you’ll be part of a welcoming engineering team who take pride in keeping our vehicles road-ready and our customers on the move.

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: Oxford Depot Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY

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Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

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