Trainee Apprentice Bus Driver - Hastings Depot

422 East Kent Road Car Company Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension

4 weeks annual holiday (increasing to

Bank Holidays (paid or days in lieu)

free travel for you and a companion

discounts via Hapi

Job summary

Stagecoach in Hastings is hiring for a bus driver with paid training and a plan to obtain your PCV licence. You’ll earn during training, then progress through CPC and Driver Level 2 Apprenticeship support, becoming a confident licensed driver in a friendly team.

We welcome applicants aged 18+, with a UK driving licence and up to 6 penalty points, ready to deliver excellent customer service across shifts that include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• You need to be at least 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement: been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
• Being the face of Stagecoach with a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team

Responsibilities

• Completing our industry leading training and securing your PCV licence with CPC ongoing training
• Participating in the Passenger Transport Driver Level 2 Apprenticeship Scheme with Realise Training
• Driving the fleet safely and confidently
• Delivering top-notch customer service and ensuring a great journey for every passenger
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected and looked after
• Working flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Job description

Salary & Training

Salary £16.23 per hour (£32,914.44 gross per annum) after a qualifying period of 6 months

Pay rate during training of £12.71 per hour (training will last 8 – 10 weeks)

Pay rate after training until completion of probationary period (6 months from start date) of £15.11 per hour

Annual earnings of £32,914.44 (£16.23 per hour) following completion of training and probation based on a 39 hours per week contract as a Qualified Bus Driver

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Shift pattern working any 5 days out of 7, including Early, Middle and Late shifts, weekends and bank holidays

Location

Based at our Hastings depot, located at Beaufort Road, Silverhill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6PL

Job Summary

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 friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team at our Hastings depot. No experience driving a bus? No problem! We’ll pay you to train, cover the cost of your PCV licence, and equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. All we ask for is a great attitude to learning, a genuine desire to make a positive difference to people’ s daily lives, a passion for exceptional customer experience and a full UK driving licence. 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 Hastings Depot

At our Hastings depot, we operate a fleet of 60 buses covering the Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, and 1066 Country area with a team of 160 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.

Responsibilities

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
• Participating in the Passenger Transport Driver Level 2 Apprenticeship Scheme, delivered by our partner Realise Training, to provide further training, knowledge and support during the first year of your career, including 1-to-1 sessions with your very own Training & Development Officer
• 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

Requirements

• You need to be at least 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as a part of DVLA requirements)
• 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

Career Opportunities

Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime. Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Leading Driver, Inspector, Service Delivery Supervisor and Classroom/Driver Trainer 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.

Benefits

• pension
• 4 weeks annual holiday (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years’ service)
• Bank Holidays (either paid, or accrued as days in lieu)
• free travel for you and a companion
• a wide range of discounts available through Hapi

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

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 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.

About Stagecoach

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.