Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
First Bus · Hadleigh · posted 27 July 2026
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- Learn to maintain and repair buses and coaches to keep them safe and operational
- Identify and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Carry out routine servicing and maintenance tasks
- Develop skills in vehicle inspections and safety checks
- Support bodywork and interior repairs
- Work with modern and emerging vehicle technologies
- Gain hands-on experience in a bus depot or engineering workshop
- Attend college training blocks to build technical knowledge
- Work alongside and learn from a qualified mentor engineer
- Apply practical problem-solving skills in real engineering situations
Your training
- Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Level 3
- You will attend college over four 3-week blocks each year, during which we will pay for your travel, food and accommodation
- Training will take place at our state-of-the-art Engineering School, at Reaseheath College
Where it leads
- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeships, you will move into a skilled engineering vacancy
About First Bus
At First Bus we're dedicated to providing a friendly, reliable, and hassle-free service for our customers and will continue do everything we can to move people out of their cars and onto the bus. As one of the UK’s largest bus operators, we connect communities from Aberdeen to Somerset, helping get to work, school, college, appointments, and leisure activities effortlessly.
Collaborating closely with local authorities, we're actively improving air quality, reducing congestion, and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. We’re also focused on becoming a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future, and have committed to operating a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- First Bus Hadleigh, 35 Londond Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2QL
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