Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension

20 days holiday

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited in Manchester is hiring drivers with a PCV licence to join our Queens Road Garage team. You will drive our fleet safely, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring every journey is great for passengers.

We offer ongoing training, a modern and sustainable fleet, and a supportive network. You’ll work 5 days over 7 at the Queens Road Garage in Cheetham Manchester, with a positive attitude and commitment to safety and service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and hold a valid PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.
• Be the face of Stagecoach with a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver top-notch customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel respected and looked after.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

PCV licence

Customer service

Positive attitude

Friendly demeanor

Safety-conscious

Job description

Salary

£19.06 hourly rate with valid PCV licence
£21.31 Saturday and Sunday hourly rate
Plus optional overtime

• 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 Queens Road Garage, located at Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
• Pay rate during training of £19.06 per hour
• Shift patterns of 5 days over 7.

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 Queens Road Garage.

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.

Our Queens Road Garage

At our Queens Road Garage, we operate a fleet of 160 buses covering the areas of Greater Manchester with a team of 420 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 your 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, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts
• We are proud to have our commitment to delivering high standards of employment, fair working practices and employee welfare recognised in our achievement of Good Employment Charter Membership https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk/

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

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:

Queens Road Garage Boyle Street Cheetham Manchester M8 8UT