Trainee Bus Driver - Oxford Depot

356 Thames Transit Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Oxford is offering a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship to train you to become a PCV licensed driver at the Oxford depot. You will earn while you learn, with fully paid training and a structured programme designed to gain your PCV licence and CPC qualifications.

No prior experience required, and you will work across early, middle and late shifts while building a career with a market-leading transport operator focused on sustainable, clean energy vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK and 183 days residency in the UK and Islands or meet alternative funding criteria.
• A patient, safe and courteous approach.
• Being the face of Stagecoach with a positive, friendly attitude and passion for great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Responsibilities

• Complete training to secure your PCV licence and ongoing CPC training as part of the Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.
• Drive the fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver top‑notch customer service to all ages and backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel cared for.
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Patient, safe and courteous approach

Positive, friendly attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Salary £38,250 based on 39 hour average week 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 Oxford depot, located at Horspath Road depot, OX4 2RY Pay rate during training of £14.61 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks) Annual earnings of £38,250 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver Shift patterns of early, middle and late shifts available

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 Oxford depot. 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.

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) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands or the British overseas territories for the last 3 years OR meet alternative criteria due to funding criteria (can be discussed via application)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach
• 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

Benefits

• Our benefits including pension
• 20 days holiday
• plus 8 bank holidays
• free travel for you and a companion
• a wide range of discounts
• 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

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

Company culture & values

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: Oxford Depot Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY

Recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

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.