Trainee Bus Driver - Penrith depot

TN United Kingdom; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking trainee bus drivers to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, with paid training at a leading driving academy. As part of a supportive community, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and the chance to gain a recognized qualification in Passenger Transport. With a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, this organization is committed to empowering its employees. If you have a passion for driving and delivering great customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to take the wheel and start your career.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Discounts on high street brands

Paid training costs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence.
• Experience in customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus while being paid.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Driving Licence

PCV Licence

Job description

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Client:

Stagecoach Group

Location:

Penrith, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Salary

£14.10 per hour

Ready to take the wheel?

Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our team immediately. You'll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert driving academy, become part of a great community, and get rewarded for a job you love.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

3 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

1. Get Rewarded For a Job You Love.

Being rewarded for a job you enjoy is a great feeling.

With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.

Plus, with opportunities to earn more money for working overtime, weekends or nights, you can increase your pay packet whenever you need.

2. Earn While You Learn

Ready to get your PCV licence? You’ll get paid from day one while you train under the guidance of friendly, experienced drivers at our Training Academy.

We’ll also pay for all your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000 .

3. Perks From Day One

As soon as you join Stagecoach, you’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.

You’ll also get a minimum of 28 days paid holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

Ready To Apply?

Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.

Simply apply online, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £13.07 per hour, rising to £14.10 per hour after training.

We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.

Your typical annualized earnings will be £30,500 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Carlisle (Penrith)

Our Culture

Stagecoach is made up of a diverse community of people who support and empower each other, creating a culture of inclusivity and respect.

We believe that diversity not only enriches our company culture but also makes us stronger and more innovative as a team.

We welcome applications from everyone and can’t wait for you to join the Stagecoach team!

It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are…

You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

You need to want to deliver great customer service

You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving

You must have 12 months driving experience in the UK

So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Carlisle Depot Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willow Holme Road, Willowholme Carlisle CA2 5RT