Bus Service Assistant (cleaning & refuelling)

stagecoach; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Free travel for you and partner

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Basingstoke is seeking a hands-on Bus Depot Service Assistant to fuel and oil our fleet, drive vehicles around the depot, and perform comprehensive cleaning tasks. You will help maintain a tidy, safe depot and support vehicle changeovers and parts delivery as needed.

The role offers full training, a 40-hour week, and a rolling shift pattern. Ideal candidates will have a PCV preference with a full UK driving licence and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• PCV licence preferrable and full UK driving licence essential.
• Positive, can-do attitude and pride in doing a job well.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to keeping things clean and safe.
• Team player who communicates clearly and supports others.
• Willingness to learn; training will be provided on everything needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PCV licence preferrable

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

Salary

Circa £28600 per annum, 40hrs per week, 16:30 - 00:30 rolling 5 days in 7

Based at our Basingstoke depot, located at Rankine Road.

Pay rate of circa £28600 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 Basingstoke Rankine Road Basingstoke RG24 8PH