Engineering Apprentices – Diamond Bus North West
About Diamond Bus North West
A great place to start your engineering career.
Diamond Bus North West is a leading bus operator across Greater Manchester, playing a vital role in keeping local communities connected every day. As part of the Rotala Group, we combine the security of a national transport business with the close‑knit culture of local depots.
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 — many as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, the UK’s first fully franchised bus system.
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 Diamond Bus North West 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?
Eccles Depot - 186 Old Wellington Rd, Manchester M30 9QG
Bolton Depot - Goodwin St, Bolton BL1 1UN
Apply now and build a career. See link below:
Eccles - https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/application/b01c34c6cab6d118a84d856b6a2e14c2/52304
Bolton - https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/application/b01c34c6cab6d118a84d856b6a2e14c2/52308