Qualified PCV Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday (raising to 33)

Free travel for you and a companion

Job summary

Stagecoach Hartlepool Depot, based at Brenda Road Hartlepool, invites applications for drivers to join our team. You will drive our 26-vehicle fleet across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Durham, delivering safe, reliable journeys while providing excellent customer service.

You’ll join a supportive team with ongoing training and progression opportunities as part of a leading UK operator. Hartlepool-based role with shift patterns from 5 days out of 7.

Qualifications

• You must demonstrate a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrate a safety-conscious driving style.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Drive our bus fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every passenger has a great journey.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to all passengers.
• Create a welcoming environment for all customers, including those who rely on us.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Salary

Typical earnings of £16.10. £14.05 while in 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 Hartlepool depot


• Pay rate during training of £14.05 per hour


• Annual earnings of around £27,032 based on 37 hours per week, overtime is available at an enhanced rate.


• Shift patterns of any 5 from 7

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 and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Our Hartlepool depot

At our Hartlepool depot, we operate a fleet of 26 buses covering the areas of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Durham with a team of 62 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 market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles


• Our benefits including pension, 28 days holiday raising to 33 days after the completion of a full holiday 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 customer 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 Hartlepool Depot Brenda Road Hartlepool TS25 1XJ