Engineering Apprentices – Preston Bus Limited
About Preston Bus Limited
A great place to start your engineering career.
Preston Bus is the main bus operator for Preston and surrounding parts of Lancashire, providing essential transport for people getting to work, education and healthcare every day. With a proud history stretching back over a century, we combine strong local roots with the stability of being part of the Rotala Group, a national public transport operator.
For our apprentices, that means real responsibility, real support, and real career opportunities.
What we do
From early‑morning school journeys to busy commuter routes, we operate a wide range of bus services across the region.
Behind every reliable bus is a team of skilled engineers — and that’s where our apprentices come in.
Why start your apprenticeship with us?
An apprenticeship at Preston Bus Limited isn’t about watching from the sidelines.
From day one, you’ll be:
- Learning in a working engineering depot
- Supported by experienced mentors and qualified engineers
- Gaining hands‑on experience with modern buses, tools and technology
- Working towards recognised engineering qualifications
- Building skills that are in demand across the transport industry
- We invest heavily in training and development, because today’s apprentices are tomorrow’s engineers.
Earn while you learn – Power the future of public transport.
Have you got hands that love fixing things? Curious about how larger vehicles work?
Our Engineering Apprenticeship puts you at the heart of the bus industry — keeping the region moving while building a career that goes places.
What you’ll be doing
- Working alongside experienced engineers in our depots
- Learning how to maintain, repair and inspect buses (diesel, hybrid & electric)
- Using real tools on real vehicles — not just textbooks
- Gaining nationally recognised engineering qualifications
Engineering that’s moving forward
Our fleet includes modern diesel, low‑emission and increasingly electric vehicles, meaning apprentices gain experience with evolving technology and future‑ready engineering skills.
You’ll learn about:
- Vehicle inspection and servicing
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- Safety, diagnostics and fault‑finding
- Preventative maintenance and compliance
All while helping keep thousands of passengers moving safely every day.
A supportive place to learn
We know that starting work can feel like a big step. That’s why we focus on:
- Clear training plans and structured learning
- Support at college and in the workplace
- A friendly, inclusive depot environment
- Opportunities to progress into permanent engineering roles
Many of our engineers and managers started their careers as apprentices themselves.
What you’ll get
- A fully funded apprenticeship with paid college time
- Competitive apprentice salary
- Hands‑on training with modern fleet technology
- Clear progression into a qualified engineering career
We’re looking for people who:
- Are curious, practical and keen to learn
- Enjoy problem‑solving and working as part of a team
- Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English (or are working towards them)
- Want a long‑term career — not just a job
No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Ready to get started?
Apply now and build a career. See link below:
https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/application/b01c34c6cab6d118a84d856b6a2e14c2/52303
Preston Depot - 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY