Qualified Bus Driver - Inverness with £2000 joining bonus*

Stagecoach Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stagecoach Group as a Driver at our Inverness depot, where you'll be connecting communities through safe and friendly bus services. Enjoy a competitive salary with ongoing training, a joining bonus, and career progression opportunities. Become part of a team that values customer service and making a difference in daily lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Joining bonus

Ongoing training

Pension scheme

Free travel for you and a companion

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years and hold a PCV licence.
• Patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Driving fleet safely and providing excellent customer service.
• Creating a welcoming environment for passengers.
• Working flexible shifts including early mornings and weekends.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Safe driving

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Salary

Weekly earnings of £613* with opportunities for overtime.
Typical annualized salary of £31,886*
£2000 joining bonus**

• 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
• Based at our Inverness depot, located at 1 Seafield Road IV1 1SG
• Pay rate of £14.60 per hour
• Overtime rate of £16.50 per hour
• Joining bonus of £2000
• Annual earnings of £31.886 based on 42 hours per week
• Shift patterns of early mid, late and split

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 Inverness 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 Inverness depot

At our Inverness depot, we operate a fleet of 96 buses covering the areas of Highlands and Moray with a team of over 120 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, XX days holiday, 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?

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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.

*Based on a 42 hour working week.

**Bonus paid as follows…..

£500 after completion of 1 months service.

£500 after completion of 3 months service.

£500 after completion of 6 months service.

£500 after completion of 9 months service

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:

Inverness Depot 1 Seafield Road Inverness IV1 1SG