Stagecoach Group Limited
Trainee Bus Driver - Inverness
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Bus Driver Opportunity at Stagecoach
Salary
- Weekly earnings of £613 with opportunities for overtime.
- Typical annualized salary of £31,886
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 Inverness depot, located at 1 Seafield Road IV1 1SG.
- Pay rate during training of £14.60 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks).
- Annual earnings of £31,886 following completion of training based on 42 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver.
- Overtime rate of £16.50 per hour.
- Shift patterns of early, midday, late, and split.
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 Inverness 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 and your family’s health and wellbeing.
Our Inverness Depot
At our Inverness depot, we operate a fleet of 96 buses covering the areas of Highlands and Moray with a team of 120 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.
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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 market-leading organisation with a great future focused on sustainable, clean energy vehicles.
- Our benefits including pension, 33 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, and with confidence.
- Making sure every single 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, 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
- A short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours.
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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.
- 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
Inverness Depot
1 Seafield Road
Inverness IV1 1SG
Welcome to Stagecoach
The UK’s #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.
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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