Night Operative

stagecoach; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Retail & leisure discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Torquay is looking for a hands-on Service Assistant at our Torquay depot. Every day is different, and you can take pride in the work you do as you help keep our buses clean, safe, and ready to hit the road.

You will drive/shunt vehicles, clean interiors and exteriors, log mileages, perform daily checks, and support a busy depot operation. A PCV license is mandatory; training is provided. The role is 5 days out of 7 with late shifts, paid at £15.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• PCV license is mandatory for this role.
• 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 provided on everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Charging our new 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.
• Keeping our premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms.
• Carrying out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and collecting/delivering vehicles or parts when needed.
• Logging vehicle mileages and completing daily checks on equipment.
• Supporting your team and contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation.

Skills

PCV license

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Clear communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Salary

Based at our Torquay depot

Pay rate of £15.51 per hour

Shift pattern of 5 out of 7 days - Shift Lates

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:

• Charging our new 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


• Keeping our premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms


• Carrying out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and collecting/delivering vehicles or parts when needed


• Logging vehicle mileages and completing daily checks on equipment


• Supporting your team and contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation

What we're looking for:

• A PCV license is mandatory for this role


• 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


• Benefits including generous pension scheme, 25 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.

Ready to make a difference behind the scenes?

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 Torquay Depot Regents Close Torquay TQ1 7AN