Day Technician

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

Job summary

A UK transport operator is seeking an experienced Day Technician to join their engineering team in Peterborough. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The position offers guaranteed minimum hours, excellent benefits like free bus travel and a generous pension, as well as opportunities for training and career progression. Candidates should have experience in a vehicle-focused industry and a passion for high standards of maintenance and repair.

Benefits

Generous pension

22 days' holiday

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Dedicated training and development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive, plant, rail, or agriculture.
• Passion for delivering high standards of maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern, varied fleet of vehicles.
• Support engineering apprentices and pass on your knowledge.
• Work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

Skills

Engineering background in vehicle-focused industry

High standards of maintenance and repair

Job description

Day Technician page is loaded## Day Technicianlocations: Peterboroughtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11942**Salary**£18.77We are looking for an experienced Technician to join our Peterborough Engineering team in a day role, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. This position is ideal if you’re looking for a consistent routine, work–life balance, and being part of a supportive, professional engineering environment.As part of the recruitment process, you’ll complete a Stagecoach Technician Skills Test to demonstrate your technical knowledge and practical ability.Day Technician – Peterborough Engineering TeamPay & Earnings* Basic pay: £18.77 per hour* Overtime (Mon–Fri): £20.06 per hour* Overtime (Weekends & Bank Holidays): £28.15 per hourWhat 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 every dayAside from the pride of being a key worker in your community, there are plenty of reasons to join us:* Great benefits including a generous company pension, 22 days’ holiday, free bus travel for you and a companion, financial education, affordable loans, and a wide 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 and development, with opportunities to enhance your skills and gain new qualifications* Varied work, including depot-based maintenance and attending callouts across a fleet that’s increasingly electric and hybrid* Job security—we always need skilled technicians across our fleet of ADL Cummins-powered buses* A safe working environment, with full PPE and specialist equipment provided* UK-wide transfer opportunities if your circumstances change* Clear career progression into senior engineering, management, or director roles—many of our Engineering Directors started out as technicians* Secondment opportunities at major events such as Silverstone and Cheltenham, or within head office teams* An 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 employee networks promote inclusivity for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleaguesThe application processIt’s simple:Send us your CV We’ll review your application You’ll be invited for an interview and depot tour You’ll complete a short technician test so you can show us what you can doWhat we need from you* An engineering background in a vehicle-focused industry—bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive, plant, rail, agriculture… if it moves, that experience counts* A passion for delivering high standards of maintenance and repairIf 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 2PFFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.