Days Engineer

Stagecoach Group Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Retail & leisure discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Barnstaple is hiring a proactive Bus/PSV Mechanic to service a modern, varied fleet including electric vehicles. Based at Barnstaple depot, the role offers a days-based pay rate of £20.27 per hour for a 39-hour week, with enhanced overtime rates and ongoing training as technology advances.

You will maintain and repair buses to DVSA/Stagecoach safety standards, diagnose faults, inspect and service vehicles, and support apprentices in a collaborative depot environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV or PSV Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with commercial or specialist vehicles.
• Safety-first attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Experience on buses or large passenger vehicles (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair our fleet of buses to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and occasional roadside repairs.
• Support apprentices by sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a collaborative depot team.

Skills

Hands-on experience with commercial or

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV or PSV Maintenance (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Bus/PSV Mechanic to join our friendly team at Stagecoach Barnstaple. Whether you’re from a truck, HGV, automotive, plant, or rail background, This is your opportunity to work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, supported by ongoing training as technology and vehicle systems continue to evolve.

Bus/PSV Mechanic

• Based at our Barnstaple depot, located at Pottington industrial estate.
• Pay rate of £20.27 per hour for days engineer (Monday- Friday totalling 39 hours a week)
• Enhanced rate of pay for overtime.

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Bus/PSV Mechanic to join our friendly team at Stagecoach Barnstaple. Whether you’re from a truck, HGV, automotive, plant, or rail background, This is your opportunity to work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, supported by ongoing training as technology and vehicle systems continue to evolve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and repairing our fleet of buses to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, and occasional roadside repairs
• Supporting apprentices by sharing your knowledge and experience
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a collaborative depot team

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV or PSV Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience working on commercial or specialist vehicles
• A safety-first attitude and strong attention to detail
• A team player with good communication skills
• Previous experience working on buses or large passenger vehicles (desirable)

Why join Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits including generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure
• Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is respected and supported. At Barnstaple, you’ll be part of a welcoming engineering team who take pride in keeping our vehicles road-ready and our customers on the move.

Ready to take the next step in your mechanical career?

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 Barnstaple Unt 14, Benning Court Barnstaple EX31 1QN