Trainee Bus Driver- Peterhead

Stagecoach Group plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Peterhead seeks Bus Drivers with no prior experience required. Receive fully paid training to gain your PCV license. Enjoy a career with competitive pay of £588 weekly and extensive benefits including pension and free travel. Join a friendly team committed to exceptional customer service and community support.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Wide range of discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a full UK driving licence and no more than 6 penalty points.
• A passion for exceptional customer service and a friendly attitude required.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry-leading training and secure your PCV licence.
• Drive the bus safely and smoothly, ensuring every passenger has a great journey.
• Deliver top-notch customer service to passengers of all ages.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Friendly attitude

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary

Weekly earnings of £588 with opportunities for overtime. Typical annualized salary of £30,500. Pay rate during training of £14.07 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks). Annual earnings of £30,500 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver.

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 Peterhead depot, located at Grange Road, Peterhead.

Shift patterns of any 5 over 7. Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

About Stagecoach Peterhead

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. We’re looking for friendly, safety-conscious people to join our Peterhead 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 succeed. We ask for 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: 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 and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing. At our Peterhead depot, we operate a fleet of over 48 buses covering Peterhead and Shire with a great team of 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 focused 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? Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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.

Location: Stagecoach Peterhead Interchange Grange Road, Balmoor Ind Estate Peterhead AB42 1LH.