Qualified Bus Driver

118 Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited; Methil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

34 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Job summary

Stagecoach Aberhill Depot in Methil is hiring qualified bus drivers. The role offers £16.22 per hour during training and £19.00 per hour for overtime, with annual earnings around £35,424 based on 42 hours per week and £43,848 with overtime.

You will drive the fleet safely, provide excellent customer service, and work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Requirements: 18+, PCV licence, right to work in the UK; pension, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a

Qualifications

• You must be 18 years old and hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving approach.
• Be the face of Stagecoach with a positive attitude and passion for customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a great team.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver excellent customer service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• 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

Job description

Salary £16.22 per hour, overtime rate of £19.00 per hour

Qualified Bus Driver 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 Aberhill depot, located at Methil, Fife

Pay rate during training of £16.22 per hour and £19.00 per hour for Overtime

Annual earnings of £35,424 based on 42 hours per week (Typical annualised earnings with over time £43,848)

Shift patterns of Day Shifts, Middle Shifts and Late Shifts

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 depot

At our Aberhill depot, we operate a fleet of 83 buses covering the areas of Fife, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee with a team of 163 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.

Why choose Stagecoach?

Ongoing training with CPC renewal costs covered

Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime

Great career opportunities growing into 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, 34 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
• 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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Stagecoach values

• We plan for the future
• We do the right thing
• We are stronger together
• We are down to earth
• We support communities

Location

Stagecoach Aberhill Depot

Methilhaven Road, Methil Leven KY8 3LA

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.