Bus Driver

stagecoach; Carlisle; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

20 days holiday (increasing to 25)

Free travel for you and family

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Stagecoach Carlisle is recruiting drivers to join our Carlisle depot team. You will drive our buses safely and warmly, ensuring every passenger has a reliable journey and a positive experience. The role features flexible shifts across early mornings, evenings and weekends, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress within Stagecoach.

You must be 18+ and hold a PCV licence, with a positive, safe approach to driving and a strong focus on customer service and community impact.

Formación

• Must be 18+ years old with PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Positive, patient and courteous driving with focus on safety.

Responsabilidades

• Drive our buses safely and confidently.
• Provide excellent customer service to all passengers.
• Create a welcoming and supportive journey experience.
• Be flexible with shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Conocimientos

PCV licence

Right to work in UK

Customer service

Positive attitude

Safety-conscious

Descripción del empleo

Salary

• £16.00
• Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, working for one of the UK's leading operators
• Opportunities for progression with ongoing training
• Access to a modern and sustainable fleet with a supportive team & network
• Based at our Carlisle depot, located at Carlisle
• Pay rate during training of £16.00
• Annual earnings of £34112 based on 41 hours per week
• Shift patterns of 5 out of 7 days

Ready to take the wheel?

Join the UK's Number 1 bus company today.

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

At Stagecoach, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we're looking for more experienced, friendly and safety-conscious people to join our team at our Carlisle depot.

We value your experience as a Qualified Driver and can offer a truly supportive environment where you can grow! Join us and hit the road with confidence. All we ask is for a positive attitude, commitment to excellent customer service and a passion for making a difference in people's daily lives.

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family's health and wellbeing.

At our Carlisle depot, we operate a fleet of 80 buses covering the areas all over Cumbria with a team of 165 Drivers.

This isn't just about driving a bus-it's about making a difference every day. You'll be a friendly face in someone's day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey. Ready to get behind the wheel? Let's go!

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Ongoing training with CPC renewal costs covered
• Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime
• Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK
• A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
• Our benefits including pension, 20 days holiday, increasing to 25 days after a qualifying period, free travel for you, a companion, and children and a wide range of discounts

What will you be doing?

• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

What do you need to apply?

• You need to be 18 years old and hold a PCV licence
• Right to work in the UK
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team
• Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 - 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Ready to take the driver's seat?

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location

Stagecoach Carlisle Depot Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willow Holme Road, Willowholme Carlisle CA2 5RT