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 £15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed. Training course Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 08:00 to 16:00 with an hour for lunch 40 hours a week Start date Tuesday 21 October 2025 Duration 3 years Positions available 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 buses 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 located faults on mechanical components Where you'll work 48 LOCKING ROAD WESTON SUPER MARE BS23 3DN 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) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) Training schedule The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year. Learning will also take place in the workplace and an 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 1970’s 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 the learner is not exempt or has opted out) 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 We are one of the largest coach travel and holiday firms in the South West. Still a family business, many of our staff and drivers have been with Bakers Dolphin for years. We treat our staff like part of the family and we treat our customers the same way – that’s probably why they come back year after year. Our striking, modern coaches travel millions of miles every year carrying our holiday makers or private hire clients in comfort and safety. Conforming to modern day rules and regulations involves complex logistics and experienced staff, but we achieve this with a smile on our faces. https://www.bakersdolphin.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship As a company, we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED Luke Morison lmorison@sandbaa.com The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338088.