Paid-Training Bus Driver Trainee - Earn & Learn

460 Ribble Motor Services Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Chester is hiring for a Bus Driver role at the Chester depot. No prior driving experience is required as full training is provided, including PCV licence costs covered. Earn over £31,000 per year after training, with 39 hours weekly and overtime potential.

You’ll join a friendly, safety‑conscious team delivering excellent customer experiences across the community, with shift patterns including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous driving experience; paid training to gain PCV licence.
• Customer service mindset and a positive attitude are essential.
• Able to learn and develop CPC training after joining.
• You should be safety-conscious and professional at all times.
• Friendly, welcoming interactions with customers are important.

Responsibilities

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Friendly demeanor

Tools

PCV licence

Job description

Stagecoach Chester is hiring for a Bus Driver role at the Chester depot. No prior driving experience is required as full training is provided, including PCV licence costs covered. Earn over £31,000 per year after training, with 39 hours weekly and overtime potential.

You’ll join a friendly, safety‑conscious team delivering excellent customer experiences across the community, with shift patterns including early mornings, evenings and weekends.