Qualified Bus Driver

344 Midland Red (South) Limited; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training CPC renewal costs

Competitive hourly rates & overtime

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension

Job summary

Stagecoach Nuneaton is looking for qualified bus drivers to join our team at the Nuneaton depot. You will drive our fleet safely, provide excellent service, and help customers have a great journey.

Base pay includes £16.70 per hour on weekdays, £17.86 weekends, and £19.56 after 2100 hours, with typical annual earnings around £36,147. Ongoing training and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• You must be 18+ and hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving.
• Positive, friendly attitude with a passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Drive our bus fleet safely and confidently.
• Deliver excellent customer service on every journey.
• Create a welcoming environment for all customers.
• Be the friendly face of Stagecoach on every trip.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

PCV licence

Job description

Salary Pay rate of £16.70 per hour Monday - Friday. £17.86 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. £19.56 after 2100 hrs £36147 Typical annual earnings Qualified Bus Driver Typical annualised earnings of £36147

Pay rate of £16.70 per hour Monday - Friday. £17.86 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. £19.56 after 2100hrs Annual earnings of £36147 based on our average 42 hours per week

Shift patterns are varied early/middles and late start. Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings

Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, working for one of the UK’s leading Bus operators Opportunities for progression with ongoing training Access to a modern and sustainable fleet with a supportive team & network

Based at our Nuneaton depot, located at Newtown Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4HR

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 Nuneaton depot At our Nuneaton depot, we operate a fleet of 75 buses with a mixture of electric and diesel vehicles covering the areas of Nuneaton/Coventry/Bedworth/Leicester/Hinckley/Atherstone/Tamworth/ Solihull with a team of 164 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.

Salary and Hours

Salary Pay rate of £16.70 per hour Monday - Friday. £17.86 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. £19.56 after 2100 hrs £36147 Typical annual earnings Qualified Bus Driver Typical annualised earnings of £36147

Pay rate of £16.70 per hour Monday - Friday. £17.86 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. £19.56 after 2100hrs Annual earnings of £36147 based on our average 42 hours per week

Shift patterns are varied early/middles and late start. Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings

Location

Based at our Nuneaton depot, located at Newtown Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4HR

Location: Stagecoach Nuneaton Depot Newtown Rd Nuneaton CV11 4HR

Benefits

• 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 (increasing with time served), free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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.

Values

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.

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.