Bus Service Assistant (cleaning & refuelling)

431 Stagecoach (South) Limited; 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 a partner

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Basingstoke is seeking a Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling) to fuel and oil fleets, drive shunter vehicles, and maintain a clean, safe depot at Rankine Road.

You will work 40 hours per week with a 16:30–00:30 rolling pattern, 5 days in 7. A valid UK driving licence is essential and a PCV licence is preferred. Training, pension, holidays, free travel for you and a partner, and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Clear communication

Tools

Full UK driving licence

PCV licence

Job description

Salary Circa £28600 per annum, 40hrs per week, 16:30 - 00:30 rolling 5 days in 7 Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling) 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.

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

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