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Trainee Bus Driver - Hastings Depot
full-time•Hastings
About this role
Salary
£15.52 per hour (£31,474.56 gross per annum) after a qualifying period of 6 months- 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
- Further training and support provided through a Level 2 Passenger Transport Apprenticeship Scheme (13 months)
- Based at our Hastings depot, located at Beaufort Road, Silverhill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6PL
- Pay rate during training of £12.21 per hour (training will last 8 – 10 weeks)
- Pay rate after training until completion of probationary period (6 months from start date) of £14.45 per hour
- Annual earnings of £31,474.56 (£15.52 per hour) following completion of training and probation based on a 39 hours per week contract as a qualified Bus Driver
- Shift pattern including Early, Middle and Late shifts, weekends and bank holidays
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 Hastings 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 Hastings depot
At our Hastings depot, we operate a fleet of 60 buses covering the 1066 Country area with a team of 180 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. Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go!
Why choose Stagecoach?
- We’ll cover all your training costs (including Apprenticeship Scheme, worth £8,000!), so you earn while you learn
- Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime
- Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Leading Driver, Inspector, Service Delivery Supervisor and Classroom/Driver Trainer alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK
- A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
- Our benefits including pension, 4 weeks holiday (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years’ service), Bank Holidays, 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
- Participating in the Passenger Transport Driver Level 2 Apprenticeship Scheme, delivered by our partner Realise Training, to provide further training, knowledge and support during the first year of your career, including 1-to-1 sessions with your very own Training & Development Officer
- Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly 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 at least 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
Ready to take the driver’s seat?
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 and 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:
Stagecoach Hastings Depot Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea, Hastings Sussex TN37 6PLWhat you'll do
- The trainee bus driver will complete industry-leading training to secure a PCV licence and participate in a Level 2 Passenger Transport Apprenticeship Scheme. They will drive the bus fleet safely and provide excellent customer service to passengers.
About Stagecoach Group Limited
Stagecoach Group is a market leader in delivering greener, smarter travel, with bus, coach and tram operations across the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we employ around 24,000 people and run around 8,400 buses, coaches, and trams. Our services are critical to a successful economy and thriving local communities.
We strive to be a trusted and successful public transport business and a respected community partner. We do this every day by supporting our people to deliver a great personal travel experience for our customers, and create sustainable growth for our investors and our communities.
We have five shared values that drive our people and the brands they represent across our business:
Safety
Safety is at the heart of everything we do, from protecting our people and our customers, to our responsibilities to the communities we operate in and to the wider environment.
Service
We are passionate about serving our customers – understanding their expectations, designing our services around their priorities, and listening to their insights to make their experience even better.
Integrity
We expect the highest ethical standards of our people, our business, our partners and suppliers. Our culture values transparency, diversity, and respect. By doing the right thing, we earn the trust
of our stakeholders.
Enterprise
New ideas and calculated risk are the sparks behind the growth in our business. We give our management teams and our people the freedom to innovate, challenge, improve and reward.
Partnership
Together we achieve more than we do as individuals. We actively engage with our customers and our communities. And we promote partnership between our people and the other stakeholders who share responsibility for mobility and connectivity.
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What does a Trainee Bus Driver - Hastings Depot do at Stagecoach Group Limited?
As a Trainee Bus Driver - Hastings Depot at Stagecoach Group Limited, you will: the trainee bus driver will complete industry-leading training to secure a PCV licence and participate in a Level 2 Passenger Transport Apprenticeship Scheme. They will drive the bus fleet safely and provide excellent customer service to passengers..
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