Qualified Bus Driver

491 Lincolnshire Road Car Company Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK's #1 bus company as a qualified bus driver in Portsmouth! Enjoy competitive pay from £15.50 to £16.50 per hour, depending on your shifts. As part of the Stagecoach team, you will enjoy job security, a range of perks like discounts and free bus travel, and opportunities for career progression. Start a fulfilling career with a company that values community and inclusivity.

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PCV license.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Experience in customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses to ensure passengers reach their destinations safely.
• Provide excellent customer service and assistance.
• Adhere to schedules and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Please confirm that you are happy to continue on this basis.

Salary

£15.50- Monday to Friday
£16.50- Saturday and Sunday
(After Qualifying Period)

Ready to take the wheel?

Join the UK's Number 1 bus company today.

We are looking for qualified bus drivers and PCV holders to join our team immediately.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

5 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

1. Get Rewarded For a Job You Love.

Being well rewarded for a job you enjoy is a great feeling.

With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.

Plus, with opportunities to earn more money for working overtime and unsocial hours, you can increase your pay packet whenever you need.

2. Perks From Day One

As soon as you join Stagecoach, you’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.

You’ll also get a minimum of 28 days paid holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

3. Job Security For Life

A job with Stagecoach is a job for life. And our drivers say they love the reliability and structure that comes with their role.

Job security has never felt more important, and Stagecoach will give you the peace of mind that comes with well-paid employment. We’ll give you confidence in your career and stability to plan your future.

4. Start A Career, Not A Job

From driver, to controller, to management - seeing our colleagues rise through the ranks always makes us proud.

If it’s what you’re looking for, Stagecoach will support your career development to help you challenge yourself, earn more money, and achieve your goals.

5. Become Part of a Community

Nothing beats walking into work and being surrounded by great friends, supportive colleagues, and happy passengers.

This is what the Stagecoach community feels like. And whether you’re at the bus depot or out on the open road, you’ll be around people who want you to succeed. Plus with sports teams to quiz nights, social clubs to charity work, you’ll have endless opportunities to make lifelong friendships and have fun.

How To Apply

Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.

Simply apply online, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!

Your Salary

Typical earnings of £15.50 per hour Mon to Fri, Sat & Sun £16.50 per hour

Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime if you wish to increase your earnings.

Different shift patterns are also available so that you can fit work around your commitments.

Location

Portsmouth Depot

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 Portsmouth Depot Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1TU

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Who We Are

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.

About Us

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.