School Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus company as a School Bus Driver, where you’ll enjoy a rewarding role that supports local families and children. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this position offers guaranteed hours, job security, and a great work-life balance without weekend shifts. You'll be part of a supportive community, making a difference in the lives of young passengers while enjoying benefits like free bus travel and discounts. If you're reliable and enthusiastic, this is the perfect opportunity to take the wheel and start a fulfilling career.

Benefits

£1,200 Sign-On Bonus

5.6 Weeks Holiday

Company Pension

Free Bus Travel

Discounts on High Street Brands

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PCV licence and Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Drive morning and afternoon school bus routes safely.
• Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle.
• Support local families and children with their education.

Skills

PCV Licence

Communication Skills

Reliability

Customer Service

Education

Full Driving Licence

Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Job description

Salary

Up to £17 p/h

Ready to take the wheel?

Drive a School Bus at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

We are looking for PCV Licence Holders to join our School Bus Driver team now.

• Earn up to £400 per week
• £1,200 sign-on bonus
• 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required
• Company pension and benefits
• No weekend shifts

We are looking for qualified bus drivers and PCV holders to join our School Bus Driving team immediately.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

5 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

1. Get Rewarded For a Job You Love.

Being well rewarded for a job you enjoy is a great feeling.

With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company. Plus, apply today and you’ll get paid a £1,200 sign-on bonus*.

Driving a school bus is also personally rewarding. You’ll be supporting local families and helping children with their education, making you a true pillar of your community.

2. Perks From Day One

As soon as you join Stagecoach, you’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.

You’ll also get 5.6 weeks holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

3. Job Security For Life

A job with Stagecoach is a job for life. And our drivers say they love the reliability and structure that comes with their role.

Job security has never felt more important, and Stagecoach will give you the peace of mind that comes with well-paid employment. We’ll give you confidence in your career and stability to plan your future.

4. Work-Life Balance

Being a School Bus Driver gives you a great work-life balance. With a split shift working in the morning and the afternoon, you’ll have time in your day to do the things you want to do, and your evenings will always be yours.

Additionally, you’ll never have to work weekends or during the school holidays, but overtime opportunities will always be available. This is a job that works around you.

5. Become Part of a Community

Nothing beats walking into work and being surrounded by great friends, supportive colleagues, and happy passengers. And as a school bus driver, you’ll be engaging with parents and children who are grateful for your skills.

This is what the Stagecoach community feels like. And whether you’re at the bus depot or out on the open road, you’ll be around people who want you to succeed. Plus with sports teams to quiz nights, social clubs to charity work, you’ll have endless opportunities to make lifelong friendships and have fun.

Your Salary

• Competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year.
• You will get paid £17 per hour.
• Weekly earnings of up to £400 upon qualifying.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Overtime opportunities at all Stagecoach bus depots.

More About The Role

• You will be driving one of the school’s morning and afternoon bus routes.
• You will be responsible for the basic cleanliness and presentation of your vehicle, ensuring our young passengers have a safe and clean environment to travel
• The role is a permanent, school term-time, Monday to Friday role.
• You’ll get 5.6 weeks holiday (including statutory bank holidays), to be taken during school holidays.
• Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required
• Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which Stagecoach will pay for in full.
• Applicants must have a full Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Are You Right For The Role?

• Are you reliable, enthusiastic, and friendly?
• Can you communicate cheerfully and effectively with children?
• Do you stay calm and true to your good nature under pressure?
• Are you looking to learn the best and safest way to drive a bus?

If this sounds like you, then it’s time to apply!

Ready To Apply?

Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.

Simply apply online, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!

Location

You will be working at our brand new Bus Depot in Little Hulton, with modern facilities and a great team around you.

Our Culture

We are proud to have our commitment to delivering high standards of employment, fair working practices and employee welfare recognised in our achievement of Good Employment Charter Membership https://www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk/

Stagecoach is made up of a diverse community of people who support and empower each other, creating a culture of inclusivity and respect.

We believe that diversity not only enriches our company culture but also makes us stronger and more innovative as a team.

We welcome applications from everyone and can’t wait for you to join the Stagecoach team!

* Details of the Sign-On Bonus

• 1st payment of £600 will be made after 6 months of driving for Stagecoach.
• 2nd payment of £600 will be made after 12 months of driving for Stagecoach.
• Applicants must hold a valid PCV licence and Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• If the successful applicant leaves Stagecoach employment before 6 months, the first part of the bonus will not be paid.
• If the successful applicant leaves Stagecoach employment after 6 months but before 12 months, then the second part of the bonus will not be paid.
• Full details of the Sign On Bonus will be shared at the interview.

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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 Little Hulton Unit 36 Ravenscraig Road Bolton M38 9PU