Qualified Bus Driver Leamington Spa Depot

Salary

Salary £34,881 annually plus opportunity for overtime Mon-Fri £17.20 Sat £18.40 Sun £18.40 Evening after 21:00 £20.15

Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, working for one of the UK’s leading operators

Opportunities for progression with ongoing training

Access to a modern and sustainable fleet with a supportive team & network

Based at our Leamington depots outstation at Stratford-upon-Avon.

Pay rate of £17.20 per hour

Annual earnings of £34,881 based on 39 hours per week

Shift patterns of Sunday to Saturday, 5 out of 7 days between 04:00 and 01:00

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

At Stagecoach, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers.

Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family.

And now, we’re looking for more experienced, friendly and safety-conscious people to join our team at our Leamington depot.

We value your experience as a Qualified Driver and can offer a truly supportive environment where you can grow!

Join us and hit the road with confidence.

All we ask is for a positive attitude, commitment to excellent customer service and a passion for making a difference in people’s daily lives.

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work.

We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Our Leamington depot

At our Leamington depot, we operate a fleet of 74 buses covering the areas of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and the West Midlands with a team of 190 Drivers.

This isn’t just about driving a bus—it’s about making a difference every day.

You’ll be a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey.

Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go!

Why choose Stagecoach?

Ongoing training with CPC renewal costs covered

Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime

Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK

A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles

Our benefits

Our benefits include pension, 20 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts.

What will you be doing?

• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• 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 PCV licence
• Right to work in the UK
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team

Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer

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.

We also live by our five values across Stagecoach

We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities.

Location

Stagecoach Leamington Spa Depot Poseidon Way, Leamington Spa Warwick CV34 6BY

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

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’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.

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