Trainee PCV School Bus Driver reference: JR10716

Salary Looking for a role with real purpose and a schedule that fits around your life? Join our dedicated schools team at Stagecoach East Midlands and help make a difference in your local community. Trainee PCV School Bus Driver – Gainsborough (Term-Time Only, Split Shifts) £12.21 per hour whilst training | Paid weekly | Term-time only | Based at Gainsborough Depot Looking for a role with real purpose and a schedule that fits around your life? Join our dedicated schools team at Stagecoach East Midlands and help make a difference in your local community. Your new journey starts here – no experience needed! We’re looking for friendly, safety-conscious individuals to join us as School Bus Drivers on a new school contract based at our Gainsborough depot. You’ll be responsible for transporting local children to and from school each day – a vital role that helps keep our communities connected. No previous bus driving experience? No problem! We’ll provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence, and we’ll support you every step of the way. What we offer: · £15.00 per hour, paid weekly after training · Term-time only working – all school holidays off · Split shifts, Monday to Friday (mornings and afternoons) · Guaranteed 20–30 hours per week (depending on contract) · Pro-rata annual pay – so you’re paid consistently throughout the year · Free travel on all Stagecoach buses across the East Midlands · Opportunities for overtime · Career development and progression pathways · A permanent, stable role in a respected and growing company What you’ll be doing: · Driving our school buses safely and confidently on local routes · Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for pupils · Delivering excellent customer service to passengers of all ages · Being a reliable and friendly presence in your community What you’ll need: · A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 penalty points) · A positive, approachable attitude and a passion for great service · A willingness to learn – we’ll teach you everything you need to know · A DBS check (arranged by us) Why Stagecoach? We’re one of the UK leading transport companies, with over 25,000 employees nationwide. At our Gainsborough depot, you’ll be part of a dedicated schools team delivering a new school contract with the support of an experienced and friendly operations team. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and communities. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Ready to take the wheel? Click Apply Now on Workday 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. Location: Stagecoach Gainsborough Depot Unit 10, Lusher Way Corringham Road Industrial Estate Gainsborough DN21 1QB Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK 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.