Qualified Bus Driver

stagecoach; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPC training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Nuneaton is seeking a Qualified Bus Driver based at the Nuneaton depot on Newtown Road. The role offers guaranteed hours, a competitive hourly rate, and a clear path to career progression within Stagecoach.

You will drive safely and provide excellent customer service across local routes, helping customers feel welcomed and secure on their journey. Applicants must be 18+, hold a PCV licence, and have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

PCV licence

Right to work in the UK

Patient and courteous

Customer service

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

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

Qualified Bus Driver

Typical annualised earnings of £36147

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 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 (increasing with time served), 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

Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 - 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Ready to take the driver's seat?

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.

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 Nuneaton Depot Newtown Rd Nuneaton CV11 4HR