Qualified Bus Driver - Hastings Depot

Stagecoach (Scotland); Hastings; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension scheme

4 weeks annual holiday

Job summary

Stagecoach Hastings is hiring drivers to operate a 60-bus fleet across Hastings and surrounding areas. You will provide a friendly welcome, ensure safe journeys for all passengers, and uphold Stagecoach values while delivering dependable service.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a PCV licence and have the right to work in the UK. Training is provided, with shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends, plus overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving.
• Positive attitude and commitment to great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver high quality 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

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

PCV licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Salary

£16.23 per hour (£32,914.44 gross per annum) after a qualifying period of 6 months

Based at our Hastings depot, located at Beaufort Road, Silverhill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6PL

Pay rate until completion of training and probationary period (6 months) of £15.11 per hour

Annual earnings of £32,914.44 (£16.23 per hour) following completion of training and probation, based on a 39 hours per week contract as a Qualified Bus Driver. Overtime also available for those who wish to top up their earnings.

Shift pattern any 5 days out of 7, including Early, Middle and Late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

At Stagecoach, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we're looking for more experienced, friendly and safety-conscious people to join our team at our Hastings depot.

We value your experience as a Qualified Driver and can offer a truly supportive environment where you can grow! Join us and hit the road with confidence. All we ask is for a positive attitude, commitment to excellent customer service and a passion for making a difference in people's daily lives.

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 Hastings depot

At our Hastings depot, we operate a fleet of 60 buses covering the areas of Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, and 1066 country, with a team of 160 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.

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, Lead Driver, 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, 4 weeks annual holiday (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years' service), Bank Holidays, 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 at least 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

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 Hastings Depot Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea, Hastings Sussex TN37 6PL