Trainee Bus Driver

265 Greater Manchester Buses South Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training paid

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Competitive hourly rates

Career opportunities

Pension

20 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Good Employment Charter

Job summary

Stagecoach is offering a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship in Manchester. You will be paid to train, gain your PCV licence, and complete structured training with an externally recognised qualification. The role starts at our Queens Road Garage in Cheetham and includes full training costs, with potential progression across the UK.

No experience is required to begin, and you will earn while you learn. After training, you can look forward to a stable, client‑facing career with a generous benefits

Qualifications

• 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 183 days requirement).
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.
• Positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry‑leading training to gain your PCV licence and undertake CPC training.
• Drive our fleet safely and confidently, ensuring customers have a great journey.
• Deliver top‑notch customer service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel respected and cared for.
• Handle flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Job description

Salary £19.06 p/h with valid PCV licence or after 9 months service £15.63 p/h after training (£17.70 Saturday hourly rate, £17.70 Sunday hourly Rate) £13.37 p/h in training 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 and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification. Based at our Queens Road Garage, located at Cheetham Hill, Manchester Pay rate during training of £13.37 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks) Annual earnings of £35000 following completion of training based on 38 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver Shift patterns of 5 days 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 Queens Road Garage. No experience driving a bus? No problem! We’ll pay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training. You’ll gain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which will equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. The apprenticeship gives you a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role, pay or hours. 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 Queens Road Garage At our Queens Road Garage, we operate a fleet of 160 buses covering the areas of Greater Manchester with a team of 420 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?

• We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn.
• Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification.
• 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, 20 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts.
• 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/

What will you be doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.
• 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 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.

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: Queens Road Garage Boyle Street Cheetham Manchester M8 8UT

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.