Bus Service Engineer/Technician - Oxford

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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Oxford Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 30, 2026 Last posted April 30, 2026
Job description

Salary

£22.71 per hour

  • Based at our Oxford depot, located at Horspath Road

  • Pay rate of £22.71 per hour

  • Shift pattern of 5 over 7

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 Oxfordshire. You'll play a vital role in keeping our modern, low-emission fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. As our vehicles continue to evolve, you'll be supported with training to build skills across both traditional and electric technologies.

 

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:

  • A qualified engineer with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance (or equivalent)

  • 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, 22 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 Oxfordshire 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:

Oxford Depot Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY
About this role

Summary

Maintain, diagnose, and repair buses, ensuring safety and reliability in a team environment.

Job title

Bus Service Engineer/Technician

Experience level

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Oxford-based, on-site position, no remote work options.

Salary

£22.71 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

diagnostic toolsservice manualsvehicle servicingsafety standardsfull UK driving licence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanicalelectricalhydraulicdiagnosticsbus
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oxford, UK

On-site City