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Stagecoach

Master Tech / Skilled Engineer

Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£40,864 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Salary

£40,864 plus overtime and enhancements

Stagecoach is looking for friendly, experienced, reliable mechanics to join our great engineering team in Kettering.

When you join Stagecoach, you’ll be part of one of Britain’s leading public transport businesses, helping connect communities for over 40 years. We have a team of 24,000 people and over 8,300 buses, coaches and trams making us part of the fabric of daily life in England Scotland and Wales.

Kettering is home to 57 buses and 1 driver training vehicle with a team focused on delivering the highest standards for our customers in the local area and out to Bedford, Corby, Northampton, and Peterborough.

What the job involves:

You’ll probably already know the type of work you’ll be doing coming from an engineering background.

· The focus is on maintaining and repairing our bus fleet

· Carrying out inspection of vehicles

· Routine diagnostic

· Undertaking roadside repairs

You’ll need to be comfortable working under your own initiative, but still enjoy being part of a team supporting each other.

There are a number of shift patterns worked: early, day and late. These are on a 5 over 7 rotating pattern.

Don’t worry if you aren’t trained in the most up to date equipment, we can provide you with all the necessary training to support you in your day-to-day tasks.

Ideally, you’ll be a qualified PCV / HGV mechanic. However, car backgrounds will also be considered.

What you get:

Pay is important and you’ll have the basic earning potential of over £40,000 for a 39-hour week.

However, it’s not all about the money! Stagecoach offers great career development (our Engineering Director started as an apprentice in Stagecoach). A supportive working environment, PPE, manufacturer training courses and of course free bus travel for you, 2 children and another named person.

We’re a great company to work with so apply now

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Kettering Depot 10 Northampton Rd Kettering NN15 7JU

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