Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
-
Company: First Bus
-
Location: Sheffield, S2 3GA
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: Competitive Salary
-
Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
-
Ref: NAS-2000038580
-
Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
-
Start Date: 24/08/2026
-
Positions Available: 5
-
Working Week: Typically, Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Shifts may be different depending on company needs.
Brief Description
First Bus offers a paid, hands-on route into engineering where you can earn while you learn and build a long-term career with a major UK transport company. You don’t need prior experience,and you’ll receive full training and support to become a qualified Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
Training to be Provided
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.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeships, you will move into a skilled engineering vacancy.
Vacancy Detail
- 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