Qualified Bus Driver - Cheltenham

334 Cheltenham and Gloucester Omnibus Company Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot is seeking qualified PCV Bus Drivers to join our team. Based at Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, you will drive our 63-bus fleet safely and deliver excellent customer service to passengers in the Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury area.

You must be 18+, hold a PCV licence, and have the right to work in the UK. We offer progression through ongoing training, a supportive team, and a modern fleet, with flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving approach.
• Positive, friendly attitude and a passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive our modern fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every passenger has a great journey.
• Deliver top-notch customer service to people of all ages.
• Create a welcoming environment and be the face of Stagecoach.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer service

Safety awareness

Right to work UK

Job description

Salary & Working Hours

Typical annualised earnings of £32,647 (based on 39 hours per week, typical annualised earnings with over time £36,023). Hourly rate of £15.00 during training and £15.00 per hour thereafter.

Pay rate during training of £15.00 per hour. Shift patterns of 5 out of 7.

About the Role

Qualified PCV Bus Driver - Cheltenham.

Based at our Cheltenham depot, located at Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL.

• Opportunities for progression with ongoing training
• Access to a modern and sustainable fleet with a supportive team & network

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.

• Wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing

The Cheltenham Depot

We operate a fleet of 63 buses covering the areas of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury with a team of 150 Drivers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Ensuring every single passenger 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 You Need to Apply

• You must 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

Stagecoach Values, Culture and Diversity

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 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
• We support communities

Location

Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot, Lansdown Ind Estate, St. Marks, Cheltenham GL51 8PL.

Introduction

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.