Semi-Skilled Mechanic

Stagecoach · Perth and Kinross

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EngineeringOther Employment OpportunityOn-siteFull-timeOther Employment Opportunity

Salary

£13.64ph

Semi-Skilled Mechanic / Service Engineer

  • Based at our Perth depot
  • Pay rate of £13.64 per hour
  • Shift pattern Sunday - Thursday, 45hrs per week
  • 34 days annual leave per annum

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.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 11 Aug 2026

Where you'd be based

PH1 3EE

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