Trainee Apprentice Bus Driver Depot

Salary: £16.23 per hour (£32,914.44 gross per annum) after a qualifying period of 6months. During the 8–10‑week training you will be paid £12.71 per hour. Following training and completion of the probationary period (6months) you will earn £15.11 per hour and subsequently £16.23 per hour.

• 39 hours per week contract as a qualified Bus Driver.
• Shift pattern: 5 days out of 7, including Early, Middle and Late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Based at our Hastings depot, Beaufort Road, Silverhill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6PL
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• Complete industry‑leading training and secure your PCV licence.
• Participate in the Passenger Transport Driver Level2 Apprenticeship Scheme and receive ongoing CPC training and professional development.
• Drive our fleet of buses safely, smoothly and with confidence.
• Ensure each customer enjoys a safe and pleasant journey.
• Deliver excellent customer service, assisting people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming environment for all passengers, especially those who rely on us most.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving style.
• Positive, friendly attitude and passion for customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the team.

• All training costs covered, including the Apprenticeship Scheme (≈£8000).
• Competitive hourly rates with overtime opportunities.
• Career progression into roles such as Leading Driver, Inspector, Service Delivery Supervisor, Classroom/Driver Trainer and wider leadership positions.
• Pension scheme.
• 4 weeks holiday (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years’ service).
• Paid bank holidays or days in lieu.
• Free travel for you and a companion.
• Access to discounts through Hapi.

Stagecoach is an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion across all teams.