Qualified Bus Driver- Peterhead

Stagecoach Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training with CPC renewal

Competitive hourly rates

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension

Job summary

Stagecoach Peterhead is hiring Qualified Drivers to join our team at the Peterhead depot. Earn weekly earnings around £614 with overtime, and an annualised salary of about £31,950 based on a 42-hour week.

Training is provided, with progression opportunities across a modern, sustainable fleet and supportive network. We offer a positive, inclusive working environment, with CPC renewal costs covered and benefits like 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, plus other discounts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PCV licence and be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and smoothly with confidence.
• Deliver top-notch customer service to passengers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ensure passengers have a great journey and feel welcomed and cared for.
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Be the friendly face of Stagecoach while maintaining safety on every trip.

Skills

PCV licence

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Job description

Salary

Weekly earnings of £614* with opportunities for overtime.
Typical annualised salary of £31,950*
Based on working a 42 hour week

Qualified 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 Peterhead depot, located at Grange Road, Peterhead.
• Pay rate during training of £14.63 per hour
• Annual earnings of £31,950 based on 42 hours per week with overtime available
• 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 Peterhead 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 Peterhead depot

At our Peterhead 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. 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 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
• 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?

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 Peterhead Interchange Grange Road, Balmoor Ind Estate Peterhead AB42 1LH