Bus Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

Stagecoach Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in the UK is hiring a Bus Service Assistant in Guildford. This full-time position involves cleaning, refuelling, and maintaining the fleet, ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and a positive attitude. Benefits include competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive work environment. Training provided for all necessary skills and safety procedures.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free travel for employee and partner

Wide range of discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• A PCV licence is preferable.
• Willingness to learn and follow health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fuelling and oiling the fleet of buses and coaches.
• Driving vehicles safely around the depot.
• Cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicles.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the premises, including washrooms.
• Supporting team operations and vehicle changeovers.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Full UK driving licence

PCV licence (preferable)

Job description

Bus Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling) page is loaded## Bus Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)locations: Guildfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 21, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR12107**Salary**Circa £31500 - 40hrs per week - rolling shift pattern, five days in seven - 16:30hrs to 01:00hrs**Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)*** Based at our Guildford depot, located at Riverway Industrial Park.* Pay rate of circa £31500 per annum* 16:30hrs to 01:00am - five days in seven.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 that helps make sure thousands of people get to where they need to be, every single day.**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 PCV licence preferrable. Full UK driving licence essential.* 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* Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards* Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime* Great benefits including pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free travel for you and a partner, and a wide range of discounts* Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles* A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing mattersStagecoach 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 Guildford Unit 7, Riverway Industrial Estate, Peasmarsh, Guildford Guildford GU3 1LZFounded 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.