Mechanic - Hourly

118 Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Free travel for you and a companion

Generous pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Full training provided

Job summary

Stagecoach Perth is seeking a hands-on Bus Service Engineer/Technician at our Perth depot. You’ll service and repair our modern, low-emission fleet, diagnose faults, and carry out roadside repairs, keeping the city moving and passengers safe.

The role offers structured training, a competitive hourly rate, generous annual leave, and the chance to progress into engineering or leadership roles within our network.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals.
• Proactive, safety-first approach to work.
• Team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and servicing buses to safety standards.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance including roadside repairs.
• Reporting defects and ensuring work is carried out safely.
• Collaborating with workshop colleagues and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Hands-on servicing and repair

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Safety-first approach

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary £13.64ph Semi-Skilled Mechanic / Service Engineer Based At our Perth depot Pay rate of £13.64 per hour Shift pattern Sunday - Thursday, 45hrs per week 34 days annual leave per annum

Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your skills keep the city moving? We’re on the lookout for a Bus Service Engineer/Technician to join our close-knit team at Stagecoach Perth. You'll play a vital role in keeping our modern, low-emission fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. Whether you’re servicing vehicles, diagnosing faults, or carrying out roadside repairs, this is a role where your expertise makes a visible difference every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and servicing buses to Stagecoach and DVSA safety standards
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic tools
• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, including roadside repairs
• Reporting defects and completing all work safely and in line with policies
• Collaborating with workshop colleagues and supporting junior team members

What we’re looking for:

• Previous hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles, ideally in a bus, coach, truck, or HGV environment although we are open to different backgrounds
• Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals
• A proactive, safety-first approach
• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits including generous pension scheme, 34 days holiday, 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. 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.

Location: Stagecoach Perth Depot Ruthvenfield Rd, Inveralmond Industrial Estate Perth PH1 3EE

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.