Trainee Bus Driver

460 Ribble Motor Services Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Chester is hiring for a Bus Driver role at the Chester depot. No prior driving experience is required as full training is provided, including PCV licence costs covered. Earn over £31,000 per year after training, with 39 hours weekly and overtime potential.

You’ll join a friendly, safety‑conscious team delivering excellent customer experiences across the community, with shift patterns including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous driving experience; paid training to gain PCV licence.
• Customer service mindset and a positive attitude are essential.
• Able to learn and develop CPC training after joining.
• You should be safety-conscious and professional at all times.
• Friendly, welcoming interactions with customers are important.

Responsibilities

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety-conscious

Friendly demeanor

Tools

PCV licence

Job description

Salary Over £31,000 per annum (Plus available overtime).

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 Chester depot (Training will last 6 – 8 weeks) Annual earnings of over £31,000 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver Shift patterns of 5 over 7.

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 Chester 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 Chester depot At our Chester depot, we operate a fleet of 56 buses covering the Cheshire area with a team of over 120 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 your journey.

Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go!

Why choose Stagecoach?

We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime Great career opportunities growing into 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

• pension, 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts

What will you be doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
• 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 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 requirement)
• 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

We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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 Chester Depot The Old Station, Saighton Lane, Waverton Chester CH3 7PA

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 their customers and be an integral part of their local communities.