Service Technician

Stagecoach Group Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Free bus travel for you and a compa­n­

Pension scheme

Job summary

Stagecoach Perth is seeking a hands-on Semi-Skilled Mechanic/Service Engineer to join the Perth depot. You will maintain and service buses, diagnose faults, and carry out roadside repairs as needed to keep a modern, low-emission fleet safe and reliable.

In return, you will receive 34 days of annual leave, free travel for you and a companion, full training, and opportunities for overtime within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Confident using diagnostic tools and service manuals.
• A proactive, safety-first approach.

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

Hands-on engineering

Diagnostics tools

Team player

Safety-first

Job description

Salary

£15.67ph

Semi-Skilled Mechanic / Service Engineer

• Based at our Perth depot
• Pay rate of £15.67 per hour
• Shift pattern Sunday - Thursday , 45hrs per week
• 34 days annual leave per annum
• Free bus travel for you and a companion

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.

Join the team that keeps Perth 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:

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