PSV/HGV Engineer - Shifts

460 Ribble Motor Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Job summary

Stagecoach in St Helens is seeking a hands-on Bus Service Engineer/Technician to keep our modern, low-emission fleet safe and reliable. You will service vehicles, diagnose faults, and carry out roadside repairs, ensuring work is completed to Stagecoach and DVSA standards.

We offer full training, competitive rates, overtime opportunities, and a generous benefits package including pension, 25 days holiday, and travel passes for you and a companion.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles (bus/coach/truck/HGV)
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and service manuals

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service buses to safety standards
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance including roadside repairs
• Report defects and complete work safely and in line with policies
• Collaborate with workshop colleagues and support junior team members

Skills

City & Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV

Diagnostic tools

Driving licence

Job description

Salary

Average earnings of £54,000 per year dependant upon experience and qualifications. Bus Service Engineer/Technician. Based at our St Helens Depot. Pay rate of £54,000 p.a. depending on experience. Shift pattern of 5 days over 7 including weekends.

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, St Helens. 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

• A qualified engineer with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 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, 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.

Join the team that keeps St Helens Depot moving.

We can’t wait to welcome you 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: Saint Helens Depot 87 Langtree Street Saint Helens WA9 1AR

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.