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School Bus Driver

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Stagecoach Group plc
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Bus Driver, Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 GBP Hourly GBP 17.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Salary:
Up to £17 p/h

Ready to take the wheel? Drive a School Bus at the UK's Number 1 bus company. We are looking for PCV Licence Holders to join our School Bus Driver team now.

  • Earn up to £400 per week
  • £1,200 sign-on bonus
  • 5.6 weeks of holiday
  • Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required
  • Company pension and benefits
  • No weekend shifts
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Permanent, school term-time, Monday to Friday role.
  • 5.6 weeks holiday (including statutory bank holidays), to be taken during school holidays.
  • Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required.
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • PCV licence holder
  • Full driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Salary and Benefits
  • Competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year: £17 per hour
  • Weekly earnings of up to £400 upon qualifying
  • 5.6 weeks holiday
  • Overtime opportunities at all Stagecoach bus depots
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion
More About

The Role
  • Location:

    brand new Bus Depot in Little Hulton
  • Term: permanent, school term-time, Monday to Friday
  • DBS checks as noted above
  • Stagecoach sign-on bonus details below
Sign-On Bonus
  • 1st payment of £600 after 6 months of driving for Stagecoach
  • 2nd payment of £600 after 12 months of driving for Stagecoach
  • Applicants must hold a valid PCV licence and Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
  • If leaving before 6 or between 6 and 12 months, respective portions of the bonus are not paid
  • Full details of the Sign-On Bonus shared at the interview
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?
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

Working at our brand new Bus Depot in Little Hulton, with modern facilities and a great team around you.

Our Culture

We are proud to have our commitment to delivering high standards of employment, fair working practices and employee welfare recognised in our Good Employment Charter Membership. Stagecoach is made up of a diverse community of people who support and empower each other, creating a culture of inclusivity and respect. We welcome applications from everyone.

Location

Stagecoach Little Hulton, Unit 36 Ravenscraig Road, Bolton M38 9PU

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