Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

Stagecoach (Scotland); Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement 20 days + bank hol

Free travel for you and a partner

Discounts and other benefits

Training provided

Job summary

Stagecoach Winchester Depot is seeking a Bus Depot Service Assistant to help keep our fleet clean, fuelled and ready for service. You’ll be at Bar End Industrial Estate, performing fuel/oil checks, vehicle moves, and thorough interior and exterior cleaning.

You will join a supportive depot team, receive full training, and benefit from pension, holiday allowance, and travel discounts. A PCV or full UK driving licence is preferred and a positive, safety‑minded attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• PCV licence preferred; Full UK driving licence essential.
• Positive attitude and pride in doing a job well.
• Team player with clear communication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Fuel and oil buses.
• Drive (shunt) vehicles safely around the depot and park them correctly.
• Clean the interior and exterior of vehicles, including deep cleans and under‑chassis washes.
• Keep premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms.
• Carry out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and deliver vehicles or parts when needed.
• Log fuel and oil usage and complete daily checks on equipment.
• Support the team and contribute to a safe, efficient depot operation.

Skills

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary

Circa £29250 per annum - 40hrs per week - 5 days in 7 on a rolling shift pattern - 16:00 - 01:15

Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

Based at our Winchester depot, located at Bar End Industrial Estate.

Pay rate of circa £29250 per annum

40hrs per week, rolling shift pattern, 5 days in 7

Looking for a hands‑on role where every day is different, and you can take pride in the work you do?

At Stagecoach, our Bus Depot Service Assistants play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role in keeping our buses clean, safe, and ready to hit the road. You'll be an essential part of a supportive team that helps make sure thousands of people get to where they need to be, every single day.

What you'll be doing:

• Fuelling and oiling our fleet of buses
• Driving (shunting) vehicles safely around the depot and parking them correctly
• Cleaning the interior and exterior of our vehicles, including deep cleans and under‑chassis washes using approved equipment
• Keeping our premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms
• Carrying out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and collecting/delivering vehicles or parts when needed
• Logging fuel and oil usage and completing daily checks on equipment
• Supporting your team and contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation

What we're looking for:

• A PCV licence preferrable. Full UK driving licence essential.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and pride in doing a job well
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping things clean and safe
• A team player who communicates clearly and supports others
• Willingness to learn - we'll train you on everything you need to know

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Great benefits including pension, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, free travel for you and a partner, and a wide range of discounts
• Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

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:

Stagecoach Winchester Depot Bar End Industrial Estate, Winchester Hampshire SO23 9NP