Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

431 Stagecoach (South) Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Travel benefits

Job summary

Stagecoach Winchester Depot is seeking a Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling) to join our frontline support team. You will fuel and oil the fleet, drive vehicles around the depot, and keep buses clean inside and out to ready them for service.

Working 40 hours across 5 days in 7 on a rolling shift, you will contribute to safe depot operations, assist with vehicle changeovers and daily checks, and benefit from full training, competitive pay, pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential.
• PCV licence preferred.
• Positive, can-do attitude and pride in doing a job well.

Responsibilities

• Fuel and oil the fleet of buses.
• Drive (shunt) vehicles safely around the depot and parking them correctly.
• Clean interior and exterior of buses, including deep cleans and under-chassis washes.
• Keep premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms.
• Carry out vehicle changeovers and daily checks, log fuel and oil usage.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

PCV 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

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