Bus Driver - Hourly

stagecoach; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC renewal costs covered

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Career progression across the UK

Pension plan

Job summary

Stagecoach Sunderland is seeking experienced, friendly, and safety-conscious drivers to join our Sunderland depot. You’ll drive our fleet safely, delivering excellent customer service and helping people get where they need to go.

Training is provided with CPC renewal costs covered, and there are clear progression opportunities across the UK as you grow with Stagecoach. Join a supportive team making a real difference daily.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or older.
• Hold a UK PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and confidently.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Create a welcoming, helpful environment for all customers.
• Answer questions and assist passengers as needed.
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service focus

Safety-conscious

Flexible shifts

Job description

Salary

£16.10p/h once released from training (if held licence for 12 months or more).

Pay rate during training of £13.41 per hour

Annual earnings of £30,0976 based on 37 hours per week ( if held licence for 12 months or more) .

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 Sunderland depot, located at Dundas Street, Sunderland

Pay rate during training of £13.41 per hour

Annual earnings of £30,0976 based on 37 hours per week ( if held licence for 12 months or more) .

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 Sunderland 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 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family's health and wellbeing.

Our Sunderland depot

At our Sunderland depot, we operate a fleet of 75 buses covering the areas of Sunderland and surrounding areas, with a team of 200+ 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, 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion 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