School Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in Manchester is seeking PCV Licence Holders to join their School Bus Driver team. The role includes driving school routes, ensuring a clean environment for young passengers, and offers a guaranteed 25 hours per week with a pay rate of up to £17.54 per hour. The position provides a strong community focus along with job security and numerous perks, including pension contributions and holiday time during school breaks. Apply online to become part of a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Free bus travel for employee and companion

Discounts on high street brands

5.6 weeks holiday

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to ensure cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive morning and afternoon bus routes for schools.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the bus.
• Work during school term-time from Monday to Friday.

Skills

PCV Licence Holder

Customer service skills

Job description

**Salary**Up to £17.54 p/h**Drive a School Bus at the UK's Number 1 bus company.**We are looking for PCV Licence Holders to join our School Bus Driver team now.* Earn up to £400 per week* 5.6 weeks of holiday* Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required* Company pension and benefits* No weekend shiftsWe are looking for qualified bus drivers and PCV holders to join our School Bus Driving team immediately.**5 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team****1. Get Rewarded For a Job You Love.**Being well rewarded for a job you enjoy is a great feeling.With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.Driving a school bus is also personally rewarding. You’ll be supporting local families and helping children with their education, making you a true pillar of your community.**2. Perks From Day One**As soon as you join Stagecoach, you’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.You’ll also get 5.6 weeks holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.**3. Job Security For Life**A job with Stagecoach is a job for life. And our drivers say they love the reliability and structure that comes with their role.Job security has never felt more important, and Stagecoach will give you the peace of mind that comes with well-paid employment. We’ll give you confidence in your career and stability to plan your future.**4. Work-Life Balance**Being a School Bus Driver gives you a great work-life balance. With a split shift working in the morning and the afternoon, you’ll have time in your day to do the things you want to do, and your evenings will always be yours.Additionally, you’ll never have to work weekends or during the school holidays, but overtime opportunities will always be available. This is a job that works around you.**5. Become Part of a Community**Nothing beats walking into work and being surrounded by great friends, supportive colleagues, and happy passengers. And as a school bus driver, you’ll be engaging with parents and children who are grateful for your skills.This is what the Stagecoach community feels like. And whether you’re at the bus depot or out on the open road, you’ll be around people who want you to succeed. Plus with sports teams to quiz nights, social clubs to charity work, you’ll have endless opportunities to make lifelong friendships and have fun.**Your Salary*** Competitive pro rata salary paid weekly throughout the year.* You will get paid **£14.21** per hour.* Weekly earnings of up to £400 upon qualifying.* Generous pension contributions.* Overtime opportunities at all Stagecoach bus depots.**More About The Role*** You will be driving one of the school’s morning and afternoon bus routes.* You will be responsible for the basic cleanliness and presentation of your vehicle, ensuring our young passengers have a safe and clean environment to travel* The role is a permanent, school term-time, Monday to Friday role.* You’ll get 5.6 weeks holiday (including statutory bank holidays), to be taken during school holidays.* Guaranteed 25 hours per week, 20 hour contracts can be arranged if required* Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which Stagecoach will pay for in full.* Applicants must have a full Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.If this sounds like you, then it’s time to apply!Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.Simply apply online, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!**Location**You will be working at our brand new Bus Depot in Little Hulton, with modern facilities and a great team around you.**Our Culture**We are proud to have our commitment to delivering high standards of employment, fair working practices and employee welfare recognised in our achievement of Good Employment Charter Membership Stagecoach is made up of a diverse community of people who support and empower each other, creating a culture of inclusivity and respect.We believe that diversity not only enriches our company culture but also makes us stronger and more innovative as a team.We welcome applications from everyone and can’t wait for you to join the Stagecoach team!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 Little Hulton Unit 36 Ravenscraig Road Bolton M38 9PUFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.