Drive for Bluestar! And join our friendly, supportive team
We've got excellent pay rates:
- Trainee Drivers - £13.30 per hour (usually first 7 weeks of employment whilst you are passing your test and learning the routes)
- Bus Drivers rate £15.30 per hour
- Overtime rate is £19.13 per hour
- Rest day overtime is £20.40 per hour
From July 2025, our training rate will rise to £13.50 per hour and fully trained rate to £15.50 per hour
If you want to join a supportive team and can deliver great customer service this could be just the job for you. Local knowledge of the area would be an advantage.
We have full time and part time vacancies for non-licence holders, as full training will be given.
We're looking for individuals who:
- like working with people
- are friendly and happy to smile
- have a car driving licence with UK driving experience
- have the flexibility to work shifts
Why choose us?
- We have a friendly nurturing training team, who are here to support you through your learning journey
- Free bus travel on all Go South Coast services for you and a nominee of your choice. Up to two of your own children travelling with you can also go free!
- PCV licence is not essential as we can teach you how to drive
- Stable, long term employment at a competitive rate of pay
- You're fully paid whilst being trained
- Progression as you gain experience in addition to providing inflationary pay rises
- A career where every day is different; plus you will become part of the Bluestar family and gain friends for life!
- We get discounts and perks at shops including major supermarkets, clothing stores, cinemas, health clubs and many more making your wages go that little bit further
- Professional uniform provided
- Excellent holiday entitlement with some flexible working available
- Common start and finish point for your day's work