Shunter - Night Shifts (Oxford Depot)

Stagecoach (Scotland); Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 days holiday (after 3 years)

Free travel for you and a companion

Employee discounts

Full training

Job summary

Stagecoach Oxford Depot is seeking a Service Assistant to help keep buses clean, safe and ready to hit the road. Based at Oxford depot, you will fuel and refuel fleet, drive vehicles around the depot, perform deep cleans, maintain hygiene, and support vehicle changeovers and parts deliveries.

Training is provided and you’ll be part of a supportive team in a modern fleet environment. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, 5 over 7 night shifts, and benefits including pension, holidays, free

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence.
• Positive, can-do attitude and pride in doing a job well.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping things clean and safe.
• Team player who communicates clearly and supports others.
• Willingness to learn; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Fuelling and oiling our fleet of buses and coaches.
• Driving (shunting) vehicles safely around the depot and parking them correctly.
• Cleaning the interior and exterior of our vehicles, including deep cleans and under-chassis washes using approved equipment.
• Keeping our premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms.
• Carrying out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and collecting/delivering vehicles or parts when needed.
• Logging fuel and oil usage and completing daily checks on equipment.
• Supporting your team and contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation.

Skills

UK driving licence

Detail oriented

Team player

Pride in work

Job description

Salary

£17.01 per hour

Based at our Oxford depot, located at Horspath Road Cowley Ox4 2RY

Pay rate of £17.01 per hour

Shift pattern of 5 over 7 Nights

Looking for a hands‑on role where every day is different, and you can take pride in the work you do?

At Stagecoach, our Bus Depot Service Assistants play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role in keeping our buses clean, safe, and ready to hit the road. You'll be an essential part of a supportive team helping to maintain a modern fleet as our depots continue to evolve, with low‑emission and electric vehicles.

What you'll be doing:

• Fuelling and oiling our fleet of buses and coaches
• Driving (shunting) vehicles safely around the depot and parking them correctly
• Cleaning the interior and exterior of our vehicles, including deep cleans and under‑chassis washes using approved equipment
• Keeping our premises tidy and hygienic, including washrooms
• Carrying out vehicle changeovers, breakdown support, and collecting/delivering vehicles or parts when needed
• Logging fuel and oil usage and completing daily checks on equipment
• Supporting your team and contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation

What we’re looking for:

• A UK driving licence
• A positive, can‑do attitude and pride in doing a job well
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping things clean and safe
• A team player who communicates clearly and supports others
• Willingness to learn, we’ll train you on everything you need to know

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, 22 days holiday, increasing to 27 days holiday after 3 years service, 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.

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:

Oxford Depot Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY