Shift Technician

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

Job summary

A leading transport operator in the UK is seeking a Shift Technician to join their Peterborough Engineering team. This role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles while working a structured shift pattern. Ideal candidates will possess an engineering background in a relevant sector and a commitment to high maintenance standards. Benefits include guaranteed hours, free bus travel, and extensive training opportunities. Join a company dedicated to inclusivity and community service.

Benefits

Generous company pension

22 days holiday

Free travel for employee and companion

Financial education and affordable loans

Dedicated training and development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work a shift-based pattern covering earlies and lates.
• Complete Stagecoach Technician Skills Test.
• Maintain and repair a modern, varied fleet of buses.

Skills

Engineering background in vehicle-focused industry

High standards of maintenance and repair

Job description

Shift Technician page is loaded## Shift Technicianlocations: Peterboroughtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11940**Salary**£19:29 per hour**We are looking for an experienced Shift Technician to join our Peterborough Engineering team.**This is a shift-based role, working a 5 out of 7 patterns, covering earlies from 05:00 and lates finishing at 22:30 ideal if you enjoy variety, structure, and regular days off during the week. As part of the recruitment process, you’ll complete a Stagecoach Technician Skills Test to demonstrate your knowledge and practical ability.**Pay & Earnings*** Basic pay: £19.29 per hour* Overtime (Mon–Fri): £26.61 per hour* Overtime (Weekends & Bank Holidays): £31.93 per hour* Typical annualised earnings up to £43,000, depending on shift pattern and overtime worked**What 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 each dayAside from the pride in being a key worker in your community, there are loads of reasons to join us:* **Great benefits** including a generous company pension, 22 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, financial education, affordable loans, and a 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 & development**, giving you opportunities to enhance your skills and gain new qualifications* **Varied work** not just depot-based; you’ll also attend callouts and work across a fleet that’s increasingly electric and hybrid* **Job security** we always need skilled technicians across our fleet of ADL Cummins powered buses* **Safe working environment** with full PPE and specialist equipment provided* **UK-wide opportunities** to transfer if your circumstances change* **Career progression** into senior engineering, management or director roles many of our Engineering Directors started out as technicians* **Secondment opportunities** at major events like Silverstone and Cheltenham, or within head office teams* **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 our employee networks promote inclusivity for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues**The application process**It’s simple: send us your CV, we’ll review it, invite you for an interview and depot tour, and you’ll complete a short technician test so you can show us what you can do.**What we need from you*** An engineering background in a vehicle-focused industry bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive, plant, rail, farm… 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.