Trainee Bus Driver

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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Basingstoke Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Salary

Salary of up to £32,000 per annum, with opportunities for overtime, increased weekend and Bank Holiday rates.

Ready to take the wheel?

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

Weekly earnings of £620 approx

Typical annualized salary of £ 32,000

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.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

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 licence? 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 recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, 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 cinemas visits.

You’ll also get a minimum of 28 days paid 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, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £13 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £32000 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Basingstoke

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 Basingstoke Rankine Road Basingstoke RG24 8PH
About this role

Summary

Train to become a bus driver, learn on the job, earn salary, gain qualification

Job title

Trainee Bus Driver

Experience level

entry level

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Basingstoke, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Salary of up to £32,000 per annum, with opportunities for overtime, increased weekend and Bank Holiday rates. Weekly earnings of £620 approx Typical annualized salary of £ 32,000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PCV licence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

bus drivingpassenger transport
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Basingstoke, UK

On-site City