Trainee School Bus Driver

Salary
Up to £15 p/h
Ready to take the wheel?
Learn to become a School Bus Driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our School Bus Driver team immediately.
Earn up to £360 per week
Get paid to train
5.6 weeks of holiday
Guaranteed 25 hours per week
No weekend shifts
Loads of perks & benefits
You'll also be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our friendly driving academy, support your local schools, and get rewarded for a job you love.
The role is a permanent, term-time only role, with a competitive pay package.
Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.
3 Reasons to Join Our School Bus Driver 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 pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.
Driving a school bus is also personally rewarding. You'll be supporting local families and helping children with their education, making you a true pillar of your community.
2. Earn While You Learn
We'll help you get your PCV Driving Licence and to become a confident bus driver.
You'll get paid £15 per hour 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 on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.
You'll also get a generous pension, free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion, and overtime opportunities at Stagecoach Bus depots.
Your Salary
Competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year.
You will get paid to train starting at
£15
per hour.
Weekly earnings of up to £360 upon qualifying.
Generous pension contributions.
We will also pay for all of your PCV Driver training costs, worth around £4,000.
More About The Role
On completion of training, you will be driving one of the school's morning and afternoon bus routes.
You will be responsible for the basic cleanliness and presentation of your vehicle, ensuring our young passengers have a safe and clean environment to travel
The role is a permanent, school term-time, Monday to Friday role.
You'll get 5.6 weeks holiday (including statutory Bank Holidays) to be taken during school holidays.
Guaranteed 25 hours per week
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which Stagecoach will pay for in full.
Applicants must have a full Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
Are You Right For The Role?
Are you reliable, enthusiastic, and friendly?
Can you communicate cheerfully and effectively with children?
Do you stay calm and true to your good nature under pressure?
Are you looking to learn the best and safest way to drive a bus?
If this sounds like you, then it's time to apply!
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!
Location
You will be working at our brand new Bus Depot in Little Hulton, with modern facilities and a great team around you.
Our Culture at Stagecoach
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!
The role is a permanent, term-time only contract, with a competitive pay package and 5.6 weeks' holiday, which includes statutory bank holidays.
Indbus
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 Little Hulton Unit 36 Ravenscraig Road Bolton M38 9PU