Stagecoach Group Limited
Trainee Bus Driver
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Trainee Bus Driver
Bus Driver Opportunity - Fully Paid Training & PCV Licence!
Salary: £14.10 per hour training, up to £14.60 after training, and then £15.10 per hour in year two! Plus enhanced evening rates!
Location: Stagecoach Holbrook Depot, Rother Valley Way, Holbrook, Sheffield S20 3RW
Your New Career Starts Here
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 team at our Holbrook depot.
No experience driving a bus? No problem! We’ll pay you to train while we invest significantly in your development. You’ll gain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, equipping you with everything you need to succeed on the road. The apprenticeship offers a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role, pay, or hours.
About the Role
- Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour during training (6-8 weeks)
- Annual Earnings: £31,408 following completion of training (based on 40 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver)
- Shift Patterns: Any 5 days out of 7 per week.
- Location: Holbrook depot, Rother Valley Way, Holbrook, S20 3RW.
Our Working Environment
We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment 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 your health and wellbeing.
Our Holbrook Depot
At our Holbrook depot, we operate a fleet of 55 buses covering Sheffield with a team of 147 Drivers. You’ll be a friendly face, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey.
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Why Choose Stagecoach?
- We cover all training costs, so you earn while you learn.
- Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship with structured training and an externally recognised qualification.
- 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 market-leading organisation with a great future focused on sustainable, clean energy vehicles.
- Benefits include pension, 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Completing industry-leading training, securing your PCV licence, followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development as part of your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.
- Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly, and with confidence.
- Ensuring every customer 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.
- Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
What Do You Need to Apply?
- 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 part of DVLA requirement) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands or the British overseas territories for the last 3 years OR meet alternative criteria due to funding criteria (can be discussed via application).
- A patient, safe, and courteous approach.
- A positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service.
- A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.
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Ready to take the driver's seat? Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today!
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.
About Stagecoach:
Stagecoach is 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 our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.
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