Trainee Bus Driver- Peterhead

Stagecoach Group; Peterhead; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid training

Licence costs covered

28 days holiday

Pension

Free travel for you and a companion

Resumo da vaga

Stagecoach Group is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver at the Peterhead depot. You’ll receive fully paid training to gain your PCV licence, with a pay rate during training of £14.63 per hour for 6–8 weeks. After training you’ll join a team serving the Peterhead area, with shifts across a 5 over 7 pattern and clear progression opportunities.

No experience is required to begin, and you’ll earn while you learn, supported by a friendly, customer-focused team.

Qualificações

• No experience required to apply.
• Paid training to gain PCV licence.
• Based at Peterhead depot, Grange Road.
• Training lasts 6–8 weeks and is fully paid.

Responsabilidades

• Complete industry leading training and obtain PCV licence.
• Drive our buses safely and confidently.
• Ensure a welcoming and helpful journey for passengers.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers of all ages.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Conhecimentos

No experience required

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Descrição da vaga

Salary

Weekly earnings of £614* with opportunities for overtime.

Typical annualised salary of £31,950*

*based on working 42 hours per week

Trainee Bus Driver

Weekly earnings of £614* with opportunities for overtime.

Typical annualised salary of £31,650*

*Based on working 42 hours per 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
• Based at our Peterhead depot, located at Grange Road, Peterhead.
• Pay rate during training of £14.63 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)
• Annual earnings of £31,9500 following completion of training based on 39 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 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 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 Peterhead Depot

At our Peterhead depot, we operate a fleet of over 48 buses covering the areas of 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 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

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

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