Trainee Bus Driver Caithness

Stagecoach Group Limited; Thurso; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

PCV licence costs covered

Pension

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited is seeking dedicated individuals at the Thurso depot to begin a career as a bus driver. You will train to gain your PCV licence, earning £14.60 per hour during training, with overtime at £16.50 per hour after 42 hours.

After qualification, expected annual earnings are around £31,400 for a 42-hour week. Based in Thurso, you’ll join a team that values safety, excellent customer service, and flexible shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement)
• 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

• Completing training to secure your PCV licence and ongoing CPC training
• Driving the fleet safely and with confidence
• Delivering excellent customer service on every journey
• Creating a welcoming environment for passengers from all backgrounds
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Job description

Salary

£14.60 per hour.
Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour after 42 hours.

• 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 Thurso depot, located at Lovers Lane Thurso, KW14 7EQ
• Pay rate during training of £14.60 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)
• Annual earnings of £31.400 following completion of training based on 42 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
• Shift patterns of any 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 Thurso 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 health and wellbeing.

Our Thurso depot

At our Thurso depot, we operate a fleet of new buses covering all areas with a team of fantastic 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
• 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 organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
• Our benefits including 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 passenger 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

Ready to take the driver’s seat?

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 Thurso Depot Lovers Lane Thurso KW14 7EQ