Bus Driver

265 Greater Manchester Buses South Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Wide range of discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Stockport depot is seeking experienced drivers to join our team. You will drive a 125-bus fleet across the Stockport area, delivering safe, reliable journeys and superb customer service. Positions involve shift patterns across weekdays and weekends, with early morning and late evening hours.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a PCV licence and have the right to work in the UK. A positive, customer‑facing attitude and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over.
• Hold a PCV licence and have a positive, friendly attitude.
• Right to work in the UK in accordance with current laws.

Responsibilities

• Drive Stagecoach fleet safely and confidently.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers.
• Create a welcoming and safe journey experience for all.
• Be flexible with shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

PCV licence

Customer service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Salary £19.06 per hour 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 Stockport depot, located at Daw Bank in the town centre.

Hourly rate of pay is £19.06 per hour Mon-Fri, £21.31 per hour Sat and Sun. Shift patterns involve 5/7 day working including weekends. Individual shifts ranging from 0330 to 0200hours. Some shifts involve working in the morning peak and evening peak only.

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 Stockport 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 health and wellbeing.

Our Stockport depot

At our Stockport depot, we operate a fleet of 125 buses covering the areas of Stockport, Ashton, Didsbury, Stretford and Trafford Centre, Altrincham, South Manchester, Marple, Hyde, Wythenshawe, Romiley, Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Brinnington, Denton, Offerton, Adswood, Cheadle, Gatley and Cheadle Hulme with a team of 400 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 organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles

Our benefits including pension, 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts

• pension
• 28 days holiday
• free travel for you and a companion
• 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 passenger 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

We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

Our culture

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.

• We plan for the future
• We do the right thing
• We are stronger together
• We are down to earth
• 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 Stockport Depot Daw Bank Stockport SK3 0DU

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country.

Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.

Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.