Shift Technician

Stagecoach Group plc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport provider is seeking an experienced Shift Technician to join their Engineering team in Peterborough. This shift-based role offers competitive pay starting at £19.29 per hour with opportunities for overtime, aiming for annual earnings up to £43,000. Responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of a varied fleet, supporting apprentices, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Join a company committed to inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

Guaranteed minimum 39 hours

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Dedicated training and development

Generous company pension

22 days holiday

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a vehicle-focused industry is essential.
• Must demonstrate high standards in maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a modern fleet of vehicles.
• Support engineering apprentices and assist in their training.
• Adhere to safety regulations and work protocols.

Skills

Engineering background in a vehicle-focused industry (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive)

Passion for delivering high standards of maintenance and repair

Job description

Salary

£19:29 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Shift Technician to join our Peterborough Engineering team.

This is a shift-based role, working a 5 out of 7 patterns, covering earlies from 05:00 and lates finishing at 22:30 ideal if you enjoy variety, structure, and regular days off during the week.
As part of the recruitment process, you’ll complete a Stagecoach Technician Skills Test to demonstrate your knowledge and practical ability.

Pay & Earnings

• Basic pay: £19.29 per hour
• Overtime (Mon–Fri): £26.61 per hour
• Overtime (Weekends & Bank Holidays): £31.93 per hour
• Typical annualised earnings up to £43,000, depending on shift pattern and overtime worked

What we offer

• Guaranteed minimum 39 hours, with overtime readily available
• The opportunity to support our engineering apprentices and pass on your knowledge
• You’ll be one of 20 skilled technicians maintaining and repairing a modern, varied fleet helping keep our customers safe, comfortable and connected each day

Why join Stagecoach East?

Aside from the pride in being a key worker in your community, there are loads of reasons to join us:

• Great benefits including a generous company pension, 22 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, financial education, affordable loans, and a range of retail and leisure discounts
• Free bus travel for you and a companion perfect for days out without the cost of fuel or parking
• Dedicated training & development, giving you opportunities to enhance your skills and gain new qualifications
• Varied work not just depot-based; you’ll also attend callouts and work across a fleet that’s increasingly electric and hybrid
• Job security we always need skilled technicians across our fleet of ADL Cummins powered buses
• Safe working environment with full PPE and specialist equipment provided
• UK-wide opportunities to transfer if your circumstances change
• Career progression into senior engineering, management or director roles many of our Engineering Directors started out as technicians
• Secondment opportunities at major events like Silverstone and Cheltenham, or within head office teams
• Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 confidential support, including counselling
• A friendly, supportive culture where managers work hard to create great places to work and where our employee networks promote inclusivity for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues

The application process

It’s simple: send us your CV, we’ll review it, invite you for an interview and depot tour, and you’ll complete a short technician test so you can show us what you can do.

What we need from you

• An engineering background in a vehicle-focused industry bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive, plant, rail, farm… if it moves, that experience counts
• A passion for delivering high standards of maintenance and repair

If that sounds like you, and you like what we’re offering, apply below!

Stagecoach is a place where everyone can be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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 Peterborough Depot 351 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE1 2PF