Salary
£16.23 per hour (£32,914.44 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 £12.71 per hour (training will last 8 – 10 weeks)
Pay rate after training until completion of probationary period (6 months from start date) of £15.11 per hour
Annual earnings of £32,914.44 (£16.23 per hour) following completion of training and probation based on a 39 hours per week contract as a Qualified Bus Driver
Shift pattern working any 5 days out of 7, 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 Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, and 1066 Country area with a team of 160 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 annual holiday (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years’ service), Bank Holidays (either paid, or accrued as days in lieu), free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts available through Hapi
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…