Qualified Bus Driver - Witney Depot

Stagecoach Group; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement (20 days, rising)

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Witney is recruiting for a Bus Driver with fully paid training to gain your PCV licence at our Witney depot. You’ll start with training pay and progress to a role earning around £38,025 annually based on a 39-hour week.

This permanent role offers late shifts, a supportive team, and clear career progression across the UK as you gain experience and responsibilities.

Join Stagecoach to help passengers travel safely and warmly while delivering outstanding service every day.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and hold a PCV licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus safely and confidently for passengers.
• Deliver excellent customer service and help passengers feel safe and welcome.
• Be the face of Stagecoach, delivering friendly service and information.

Skills

Patient attitude

Courteous driving

Safety-conscious

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Salary

Annual earnings of £38,025 Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence Based at our Witney depot, located at Corn St, Witney, OX28 6BZ Pay rate during training of £18.75 per hour Annual earnings of £38,025 following completion of training based on an average of 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver Shift patterns are for permanent late shifts so if you like a lay in, then this is the job for you!

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.

Witney Depot

At our Witney depot, we operate a fleet of 30 Diesel buses covering the areas of Oxford, Witney, Carterton Woodstock with a team of 90 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

Benefits

Our benefits including pension, 20 days holiday (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus 8 Bank holidays per year, 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

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 Witney Depot Corn St Witney OX28 6BZ

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

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

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.