Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
First Bus
About the Role
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 level 3 qualified Bus and Coach Engineering Technician specialising in coachbuilding.
- Learn to maintain and repair buses and coaches to keep them safe and operational
- Identify and diagnose defects on bus and coaches
- 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
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeships, you will move into a skilled engineering vacancy.
About the Training
Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Level 3.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
About the Employer
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 Required
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Course/Training
Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)