Service Technician

Stagecoach Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Perth Depot in Perth, Scotland, is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to maintain and service buses to DVSA standards. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, perform preventative maintenance, and support roadside repairs as part of a tight-knit team.

The role requires a proactive safety-first mindset, hands-on experience with commercial vehicles, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

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

Hands-on maintenance

Diagnose faults

Tool usage

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

## Service TechnicianApply: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: JR13589**Salary**£15.67 per hour**Service Technician / Semi-Skilled Mechanic*** Based at our Perth depot* Pay rate of **£15.67** per hour* Shift pattern **Monday - Friday**, 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**Click Apply today to start your journey as a Bus Service Engineer with Stagecoach. We can’t wait to welcome you on board.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