shift fitter Engineer

Stagecoach Group Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety training

Pension scheme

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts including retail & leisure

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach Barnstaple is seeking a proactive Bus/PSV Mechanic to maintain and repair a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, at our Barnstaple depot. The role focuses on safety and quality, with ongoing training and development.

You will diagnose faults, service vehicles, and support apprentices while working as part of a collaborative team committed to keeping the community moving.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working on commercial or specialist vehicles.
• Safety-first attitude and attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Previous experience working on buses or large passenger vehicles (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair our fleet of buses to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and occasional roadside repairs.
• Support apprentices by sharing knowledge and experience.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a depot team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Team player

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in HGV/PSV Maintenance

Job description

Salary

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Bus/PSV Mechanic to join our friendly team at Stagecoach Barnstaple. Whether you’re from a truck, HGV, automotive, plant, or rail background, This is your opportunity to work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, supported by ongoing training as technology and vehicle systems continue to evolve.

Bus/PSV Mechanic

• Based at our Barnstaple depot, located at Pottington industrial estate.
• Pay rate of £24.10 per hour for shift engineer (5 shifts per week totalling 39 hours a week)
• Enhanced rate of pay for overtime.

Looking for a hands-on mechanical role where your skills keep the community moving?

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Bus/PSV Mechanic to join our friendly team at Stagecoach Barnstaple. Whether you’re from a truck, HGV, automotive, plant, or rail background, This is your opportunity to work on a modern and varied fleet, including electric vehicles, supported by ongoing training as technology and vehicle systems continue to evolve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and repairing our fleet of buses to DVSA and Stagecoach safety standards
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, and occasional roadside repairs
• Supporting apprentices by sharing your knowledge and experience
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a collaborative depot team

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in HGV or PSV Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience working on commercial or specialist vehicles
• A safety-first attitude and strong attention to detail
• A team player with good communication skills
• Previous experience working on buses or large passenger vehicles (desirable)

Why join 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 and bank holidays , 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 where everyone is respected and supported. At Barnstaple, you’ll be part of a welcoming engineering team who take pride in keeping our vehicles road-ready and our customers on the move.

Ready to take the next step in your mechanical career?

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 Barnstaple Unt 14, Benning Court Barnstaple EX31 1QN