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Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

First Bus · Colchester · posted 2 September 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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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

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalPhysical fitnessClean UK Drivers License

Where you'll work

  • First Bus Colchester, Colchester, CO2 8HT

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