Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician
BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD
Stamford (PE9 4LT)
Closes on Monday 29 September 2025
Posted on 22 August 2025
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Summary
Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? As a Bus and Coach Technician you will inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems. If you are a 'can-do', enthusiastic, and motivated individual who works well as a team player, this will be a great opportunity for you!
- Wage
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£18,200 a year
- Training course
- Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
08:00 - 16:00
1 hour lunch break.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The successful applicant will be working on a range of busses and coaches while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to work in the automotive industry.
Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of body shop technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is a great role for someone who is willing to jump-start their career!
Task to be carried out:
- Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems
- Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks”
- Carry out routine servicing
- Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems
- Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical components
Where you'll work
Mallard Park
Bourne Road
Essendine
Stamford
PE9 4LT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout the year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
More training information
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or the business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!
S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970s and is one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking Functional Skills in maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result, you will receive the following:
- Level 3 Bus and Coach standard
- Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English (If not already exempt)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Bland’s is a bus and coach company serving Stamford, Rutland, Peterborough and the surrounding areas. We offer private coach hire, as well as contracted and local bus services. We specialise in transporting large passenger groups for local schools and colleges, community groups and businesses. Every school day we provide home to school transport for over 1450 students. The Bland’s name has been well known in Rutland and the surrounding areas since 1929. Since then, our friendly and professional drivers have been trusted to safely transport several generations of Rutland families and are a familiar sight in the local area.
After this apprenticeship
We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company, we love to help our employees by encouraging them, which could open up even more career opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
David Watts
dwatts@sandbaa.com
07852344136
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338627.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 29 September 2025
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