A major UK operator is offering an opportunity for experienced Bus Drivers (PCV) to transition into Coach Driving.
This is your route into long-distance, private hire, and tour work with significantly better earning potential.
Why This Is Worth Your Time Move from repetitive bus routes into long-distance and private hire work Professional coach training provided Strong hourly rates from day one (no waiting around) Full-time, weekday-focused schedule Immediate progression into higher-paid coach duties once trained Pay Rates PAYE Weekday: £16.40/hr Weekend: £17.00/hr Bank Holiday: £20.00/hr PAYE (Rolled-Up Holiday) Weekday: £18.38/hr Weekend: £19.05/hr Bank Holiday: £22.41/hr Umbrella Assignment Rate Weekday: £21.78/hr Weekend: £22.58/hr Bank Holiday: £26.56/hr These numbers easily beat most UK bus-driving roles exactly why this upskill path is worth taking.
What You Need Minimum 2 years PCV Bus Driving experience Full Category D licence Valid CPC card Digital Tachograph card Clear xkybehq English communication skills Enhanced DBS (can be sorted once you start) What Youll Move Into Private hire work Corporate jobs Long-distance UK routes Tour operations Higher-tier passenger service roles If someone isnt reliable, customer-focused, or confident at the wheel, theyre not suitable this is for drivers who want to step up.