PSV/HGV Engineer - Shifts

Stagecoach Group Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Overtime opportunities

Generous pension

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and companion

Discounts program

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited in St Helens is seeking a Bus Service Engineer/Technician to service and repair our modern, low-emission fleet. Based at our St Helens Depot, you will maintain buses to safety standards and diagnose faults using modern tools.

The role offers competitive pay (£54,000 p.a.) with overtime opportunities, full training, and benefits including a generous pension, 25 days holiday, and travel perks for you and a companion.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV/HGV maintenance is required.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles, preferably buses/coaches.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and service manuals.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service buses to Stagecoach and DVSA safety standards.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults with diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance including roadside repairs.
• Report defects and complete work safely and per policies.
• Collaborate with workshop colleagues and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Hands-on servicing

Diagnostic tools

Team player

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Service manuals

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

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