Trainee Bus Driver

About the Role

Salary:
Weekly earnings of £613 with opportunities for overtime. Typical annualised 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 at 1

Seafield Road, IV11SG
. Pay rate during training of £14.60 per hour (training lasts 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.

• Complete our industry‑leading training, secure your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development.
• Drive our fleet safely, smoothly and with confidence.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver top‑notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for and looked after, especially those who rely on us most.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

• Be 18years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK (must have been in the UK for a minimum of 183days as part of DVLA requirement).
• Patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.
• Positive, friendly attitude and passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

• Competitive hourly rates plus opportunities for overtime.
• Cover all training costs and PCV licence fees.
• Career progression into roles such as inspector, controller, instructor, leadership and cross‑functional opportunities across the UK.
• Pension, 33days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts.
• Stable future focused on sustainable, clean‑energy vehicles.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer. 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:
We plan for the future, we do the right thing, we are stronger together, we are down to earth, and we support communities.

Inverness Depot, 1

Seafield Road, Inverness, IV11SG
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