Trainee Bus Driver - Cheltenham Depot

Stagecoach Group plc; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation company in Cheltenham is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers. No prior experience is needed as fully paid training will be provided to gain a PCV license. The role offers an annual salary of £29,780 and requires a positive attitude and a commitment to customer service. Flexible shifts are part of the job, making it convenient for various lifestyles.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive hourly pay

6 weeks holiday

Free travel for employees and a companion

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driving license.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry-leading training to secure PCV license.
• Drive fleet safely and smoothly.
• Deliver excellent passenger experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Trainee Bus Driver - Cheltenham

Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed. We offer fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence, with a structured path to become a qualified bus driver.

Salary

Typical annualised earnings of £29,780. Hourly rate of £14.50. Pay during training is £14.50 per hour (training lasting 6–8 weeks). After training, annual earnings based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver.

Location

Based at our Cheltenham depot, located at Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL.

What you’ll be doing

• Completing our industry-leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
• Driving our fleet safely, smoothly and with confidence
• Delivering excellent passenger experience and ensuring every passenger has a great journey
• Providing top-notch customer service to 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 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 (DVLA requirement: been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
• A positive attitude, passion for delivering great customer service, and willingness to learn
• A willingness to be part of a brilliant team
• Recruitment process: short application (around 3–4 minutes) followed by an interview assessing experience and behaviours

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other. We are committed to creating great places to work with employee networks and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing.

Why choose Stagecoach?

• We’ll cover all training costs, so you earn while you learn
• Competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
• Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor, with leadership and cross-functional openings across the UK
• A permanent, stable career in a respected organisation with a future-focused on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
• Benefits including pension, 6 weeks holiday (increasing to 7 weeks after 5 years), free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts

Location

Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot, Lansdown Industrial Estate, St. Marks, Cheltenham GL51 8PL

Equality and inclusion

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all differences are 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: plan for the future; do the right thing; we are stronger together; we are down to earth; we support communities.