Stagecoach Group Limited
Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)

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Circa £29300 per annum - 40hrs per week - average working hours 16:00hrs to 01:00am - rolling shift pattern 5 days in 7
Bus Depot Service Assistant (Cleaning & Refuelling)
Based at our Portsmouth depot, located at Walton Road.
Pay rate of circa £29300 per annum
40hrs per week, rolling shift pattern, 5 days in 7
Looking for a hands-on role where every day is different, and you can take pride in the work you do?
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 87 buses.
- 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
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What we’re looking for:
- A PCV licence preferable. 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
Why choose Stagecoach?
- 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 matters


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Location:
Stagecoach Portsmouth Depot Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1TU
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