Bus Electrician

Stagecoach Group; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 48,216,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Free travel for you and companion

Retail & leisure discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Ayr Depot is seeking a hands-on Bus Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across our fleet. The role is based at Waggon Road, Ayr, with a 39-hour week from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

You’ll work with lighting, wiring, batteries, charging systems, and control units, supporting electric and hybrid vehicle technology. We offer full training, a competitive hourly rate, overtime opportunities, a generous pension, 33 days holiday, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or automotive engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PSV/HGV/vehicle electrical systems preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills; safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across our fleet of buses and coaches.
• Working on vehicle systems including lighting, wiring, batteries, charging systems, and control units.
• Supporting maintenance and inspection activities to ensure vehicles meet DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards.
• Using diagnostic equipment and software to identify and resolve issues.
• Assisting with the introduction and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Completing all work safely, accurately, and in line with company procedures.
• Collaborating with technicians and workshop teams to keep vehicles road-ready.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Vehicle electrical systems

Team player

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Salary £17.32 per hour Bus Electrician Based at our Ayr Depot, located at Waggon Road, Ayr

Salary – £17.32 per hour, 39 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (flexible)

Looking for a hands-on electrical role where your skills power the future of transport? At Stagecoach, engineering is at the heart of everything we do. As a Bus Electrician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. With our growing investment in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, this is an exciting opportunity to work with evolving technologies while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across our fleet of buses and coaches
• Working on vehicle systems including lighting, wiring, batteries, charging systems, and control units
• Supporting maintenance and inspection activities to ensure vehicles meet DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards
• Using diagnostic equipment and software to identify and resolve issues
• Assisting with the introduction and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Completing all work safely, accurately, and in line with company procedures
• Collaborating with technicians and workshop teams to keep vehicles road-ready

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications in electrical or automotive engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with vehicle electrical systems (PSV, HGV, automotive, rail, or plant backgrounds welcomed)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• A proactive, safety-first approach and attention to detail
• Confidence using modern diagnostic tools and equipment
• A team player with good communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including development in electric and hybrid vehicle technology
• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime
• generous pension scheme
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• free travel for you and a companion
• a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure

Location: Stagecoach Ayr Depot Waggon Road Ayr KA8 8BB

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family. 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.

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

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. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.