Qualified Bus Driver- Peterhead

121 Bluebird Buses Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Peterhead is seeking qualified drivers to join our depot at Grange Road, Peterhead. You will earn weekly earnings of £614 with overtime opportunities, based on a 42-hour week and a typical annualised salary of £31,950.

Join our friendly team, drive our modern fleet across Banff and Buchan, provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of ongoing training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Driving our fantastic fleet safely and confidently.
• Delivering top-notch customer service and ensuring a great journey.
• Creating a welcoming environment where passengers feel respected and looked after.
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

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

Location

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

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.

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.