Qualified Bus Driver - Spalding depot

491 Lincolnshire Road Car Company Limited; Spalding; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Spalding depot is offering an opportunity for a professional driver to join a friendly, safety‑minded team. You will drive the fleet with care, delivering reliable journeys and excellent customer service across the community.

Training leads to an annual earnings of £31,200 based on a 40‑hour week, with a starting pay during training of £12.21 per hour. Join us to grow within a supportive network and a modern, sustainable fleet.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold a PCV licence.
• Positive, friendly attitude with a passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Drive our fleet safely and confidently, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers.
• Ensure every passenger has a great journey and a high level of service.
• Deliver top-notch customer service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Salary £31,200 after training 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 Spalding depot, located at Wardentree Lane, Spalding. Pay rate during training of £12.21 per hour Annual earnings of £31,200 based on 40 hours per week Shift patterns of Early, Middle,Lates as well as weekends & 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 Spalding 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 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing.

Our Spalding depot At our Spalding depot, we operate a fleet of 22 buses covering the areas of Licolnshire, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire with a team of 55 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!

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

Our benefits

• Pension
• 20 days holiday
• Free travel for you and a companion
• A wide range of discounts

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.

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 Spalding Wardentree Park Wardentree Lane Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3ZN

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