A Bus Engineering Technician inspects and repairs buses to ensure safe and reliable journeys
Buses and coaches are essential transport for millions of people every day, as they travel to work, school or college, or go on shopping, work or day trips.
Every bus needs to be roadworthy, which means regular checks to make sure all parts are working safely, the environments are comfortable and clean, and on-board information notices are in the right place. You could be the technician who creates safe and pleasurable bus journeys that people rely on.
You will probably start your career with a bus company that serves a particular region or destinations. You could progress to becoming a manager in that company, either leading a technical team or bus operations.
Alternatively, you might choose to work for a bus contractor that supplies its technical services to different bus and coach companies.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
You’ll get to know the equipment on business and coaches from different manufacturers and increasingly learn about electric vehicles that have a lower impact on the environment and are gradually replacing old bus fleets. The tasks you’re involved in will regularly change, as new technologies and differing fuel types are introduced.
