Qualified Bus Driver- Macduff

121 Bluebird Buses Limited; Macduff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Training & progression

Job summary

Stagecoach Macduff depot is seeking a Qualified Bus Driver to join our team. Drive our fleet safely, ensuring excellent customer service and helping passengers reach their destinations with confidence.

Based at Macduff depot on Union Road, AB44 1UJ, you must be 18+ with a PCV licence and right to work in the UK. We offer ongoing training, progression opportunities, a pension, 28 days holiday, and free travel for you and a companion.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• PCV licence required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Positive, friendly attitude and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Drive Stagecoach buses safely and confidently.
• Ensure high standards of passenger service and assistance.
• Create a welcoming environment for all customers.
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Flexible shifts

Team player

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Salary Weekly earnings of £614* with opportunities for overtime. Typical annualised salary of £31,950* *Based on 42 hours /week

• Qualified Bus Driver
• 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 Macduff depot, located at Union Road, Macduff.
• Pay rate of £14.63 per hour
• Annual earnings £29,670 based on 39 hours per week, with overtime opportunities
• Shift patterns of any 5 over 7

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 Macduff 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 health and wellbeing.

Our Macduff depot At our Macduff depot, we operate a fleet of 48 buses covering the areas of Banff and Buchan with a team of great 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.

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 organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
• Our benefits including pension, 28 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 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 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

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.

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 Macduff Depot Union Road Macduff AB44 1UJ

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

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.