Overview
Salary
Hourly rate from £14.00 per hour during training, increasing to £14.50 after training, then £15.00 per hour after one year of service.
Your new career starts here at Stagecoach. No experience needed. Earn while you learn with fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification. Based at our Barnsley depot, with a training period of 6–8 weeks.
Annual earnings of £28,652.00 following completion of training based on an average 38 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver. Rotating weekly shift patterns, alternating between early, middle, and late shifts.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for progression into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor, and other leadership openings across the UK. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including pension, holidays, and travel perks.
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.
What will you be doing?
* Completing our industry-leading training, securing your PCV licence, followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development as part of the Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.
* Driving our fleet safely and confidently.
* Providing excellent customer service to all passengers.
* Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected and cared for.
* 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 (DVLA requirement of being in the UK for at least 183 days).
* A patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.
* A positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service.
* Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.
* Simple recruitment process: a short application followed by an interview assessing experience and behaviours.
Why choose Stagecoach?
* Training costs covered — earn while you learn.
* Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship with structured training and a recognised qualification.
* Competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime.
* Great career opportunities, including roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor, and leadership openings across the UK.
* Permanent, stable career in a respected, future-focused organisation working with sustainable, clean energy vehicles.
* Benefits including pension, 20 days holiday (increasing to 22 after 2 years, then 25 after 5 years), plus bank holidays, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts.
Our Barnsley depot
At our Barnsley depot, we operate a fleet of 72 buses covering Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster and Pontefract with a team of 198 drivers.
Location
Stagecoach Barnsley Depot, Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 1NU.
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