Trainee Bus Driver - Gloucester

• 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 and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.

• Based at ourGloucesterdepot,locatedat45 LondonRoad,Gloucester, GL1 3HF

• Pay rate during training of£15.00per hour(training will last 6 – 8 weeks)

• Annual earnings of£32,200following completion of trainingbased on38hours per weekas a qualified Bus Driver

• Shift patternsof earlies, middles, lates and weekends

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

At Stagecoach, wedon’tjust offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now,we’relooking formorefriendly, safety-conscious peopleto join our team at ourGloucesterdepot.

No experience driving a bus? No problem!We’llpay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training.You’llgain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which will equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. The apprenticeship gives you a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role,payor hours.All we ask for is a great attitude to learning,agenuine 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 creatinggreat placesto 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 yourand your family’shealth and wellbeing.

OurGloucesterdepot

At ourGloucesterdepot, weoperatea fleet of84buses covering the areas ofGloucestershire,Herefordshireand the surrounding areaswith a team of200Drivers.

Thisisn’tjust about drivinga bus—it’sabout making a difference every day.You’llbe a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey.Ready to get behind the wheel?Let’sgo!

Why choose Stagecoach?

• We’llcover all your 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 careeropportunitiesgrowinginto roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor alongside leadership and cross functional openingsacross the UK

• A permanent, stable career in a respectedmarket leadingorganisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles

• Our benefits including pension,6 weeksholiday(after 5 years this increases to 7 weeks), free travel for you and a companion, 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 which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship

• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence

• Making sure every singlecustomerhas 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 willneed 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

• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendlyattitudeand a passion for delivering great customer service

• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team

• Our recruitment process is simple; a short application(around 3 – 4 minutes),followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Ready to take the driver’s seat?

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. Wecan’twait 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 aretruly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexualorientationor age.We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; Weplan for the future,Wedo the right thing,Weare stronger together,Weare down to earth and We support communities.