Job Ref: WES1288
Branch: Borders Buses (Galashiels)
Location: Borders Buses (Galashiels), Galashiels
Salary/Benefits: Earnings potential between £38,500 - £40,500 per annum. Hourly rate paid at £19.09/hour.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39 hours per week, plus standby payment
Posted date: 26/06/2026
Closing date: 30/09/2026
We are looking for a Bus and Coach Mechanic to join our Engineering team at our Galashiels depot. You will play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and compliant so that we can continue to deliver high-quality services across the region.
Main Responsibilities
- Carry out vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet, including MOT preparation.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle defects to the highest standard, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with the Company’s Operator Licence requirements and relevant legislation.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, defect reports and associated documentation.
- Work both independently (including occasional lone working) and as part of a wider engineering team.
- Organise and prioritise daily workload effectively to meet operational needs.
- Adhere to all Health Safety policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times.
Requirements
- Energetic, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised in a busy workshop environment
- SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering Maintenance (or international equivalent). Alternatively, a minimum of two years' proven experience in maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles.
- Full driving licence is required; PCV licence desirable.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle electrics is beneficial.
- Experience using TEXA, Jal-test or similar diagnostic systems is an advantage.
If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Saturday shift paid at time and a half.
Safety is at the heart of what we do. As a safety-critical business, all roles play a part in keeping our people and passengers safe, and offers of employment are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.
