PSV/HGV Engineer - Shifts

stagecoach; St Helens; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Overtime opportunities

Pension & holidays

Career progression

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Stagecoach is seeking a hands-on Bus Service Engineer/Technician to join our team at the St Helens Depot. You’ll service and repair buses, diagnose faults, and perform roadside repairs to keep the fleet safe and reliable.

Join a supportive team with full training, generous pension, 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and ongoing career progression opportunities in a modern, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified engineer with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles; ideally in bus/coach/truck/HGV environments.
• Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals.
• Proactive, safety-first approach.
• Team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

City & Guilds L3

NVQ L3

PSV/HGV maintenance

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds L3 PSV/HGV

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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