Trainee Bus Driver - St Helens

460 Ribble Motor Services Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Stagecoach bus travel (employee +

Job summary

Stagecoach is recruiting trainee bus drivers at our Saint Helens depot. You’ll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our Driving Academy, with your PCV licence costs covered and everything you need to succeed on the road.

Starting pay is £15.07 per hour, with typical annual earnings around £34k once you’re a qualified bus driver. No prior experience required; a positive attitude and a full UK driving licence will get you started.

Responsibilities

• Learn to become a bus driver at our expert Driving Academy.
• Be paid to train and have your PCV licence costs covered.

Job description

Salary Over 31k per year. 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 we’re looking for more friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team. 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. Ready to take the wheel? 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. 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 get behind the wheel?

4 Reasons to Join the Stagecoach Team

• 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.
• 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 £7,000.
• 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.
• Our working environment. We offer a welcoming, flexible and inclusive work environment, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We 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 & wellbeing.

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £15.07 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £7,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £34k once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

St Helens

Location: Saint Helens Depot 87 Langtree Street Saint Helens WA9 1AR

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 are proud members of the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter demonstrating fair employment practices and high standards, as such we: Pay at least the Real Living Wage Maintain safe and healthy working conditions Champion inclusion and provide opportunities for growth. We welcome applications from everyone and can’t wait for you to join the Stagecoach team! 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.

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

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 their customers and be an integral part of their local communities.