Trainee Bus Driver

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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Merthyr Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 26, 2026 Last posted January 26, 2026
Job description

Salary

Trainee Bus Driver

New Year New Job?

Pay Rates are as follows: Hourly Rate- Monday to Saturday £15.21 Overtime rate is £18.23 and a rate of 18.84 on Sundays and Bank holidays You will also receive 33 days' holidays (Including Bank holidays from day one.

Must hold a full UK license for a minimum of 12 months

**** The rate of pay during the training period will be £14.59****

Are you currently in Retail or hospitality and thinking of a new career?

then look no further Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our team immediately. You'll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert driving academy, become part of a great community, and get rewarded for a job you love.

3 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

1. Get Rewarded For a Job You Love.

Being rewarded for a job you enjoy is a great feeling.

With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.

Plus, with opportunities to earn more money for working overtime, weekends, or nights, you can increase your pay packet whenever you need.

2. Earn While You Learn

Ready to get your PCV license? You’ll get paid from day one while you train under the guidance of friendly, experienced drivers at our Training Academy.

We’ll also pay for all your training costs to achieve a recognized national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV license, worth around £4,000.

3. 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 cinema visits.

You’ll also get 33 days paid holiday,(Including bank holiday) a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

Ready To Apply?

Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.

Simply apply online, and we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!

We Will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.

Location- Merthyr Tydfil

Our Culture

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 Merthyr Depot Unit 21 Merthyr Tydfil Ind.Estate, Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2SR
About this role

Summary

Learn to drive buses, earn salary, and gain a recognized qualification at Stagecoach.

Job title

Trainee Bus Driver

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Merthyr, no remote work allowed

Salary

£14.59 during training, £15.21+ hourly pay after training

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

full UK license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

passenger transportdrivingtraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Merthyr Tydfil CF48, UK

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