At Pearces Coaches, we’ve been delivering safe, reliable, and professional coach travel for decades. As part of Go Thames Valley, we provide high-quality coach travel for schools, private hire, corporate clients, day trips, and special events across Oxfordshire and beyond. 

As one of our Coach Drivers, you’ll be much more than a driver – you’ll be the face of Pearces. Every journey is an opportunity to provide a professional, friendly, and memorable experience for our customers, whether you’re transporting a school group, welcoming corporate clients, or taking passengers on a day out. 

If you take pride in delivering excellent customer service, enjoy meeting new people, and are passionate about safe, professional driving, we’d love to hear from you. 

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime. 
• Free travel for you, plus one adult and children under 18, across our bus network. 
• Company pension scheme. 
• Professional uniform provided. 
• Generous holiday entitlement. 
• Employee discounts at local shops and leisure facilities. 
• A stable, long-term career with opportunities to develop across the wider Go Thames Valley Group. 
• Be part of a business committed to sustainability, operating one of the greenest bus and coach fleets in the UK. 

• Safely operate our modern coaches on a wide variety of private hire, school, corporate, excursion, and contract work. 
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive experience for every passenger from the moment they board until they reach their destination. 
• Represent Pearces professionally at all times, acting as an ambassador for our business. 
• Build positive relationships with customers, passengers, tour organisers, and colleagues. 
• Work confidently on your own while maintaining close communication with our Operations team. 
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and ensure your coach remains clean, tidy, and well-presented throughout every journey. 
• Drive safely and responsibly, complying with all road traffic legislation and company policies. 
• Be flexible to work a varied shift pattern, including weekends, evenings, and occasional overnight work where required. 

We like to keep the recruitment process straightforward and welcoming. 

Screening Call – A short conversation with one of our recruitment team to discuss your experience and answer any questions. 

Assessment Day – If successful, you’ll be invited to our Didcot depot where you’ll complete: 

• A driving assessment. 
• A highway code assessment 
• A short interview. 

We’ll let you know the outcome as quickly as possible. 

• A valid PCV licence (Category D). 
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card. 
• A professional appearance and positive attitude. 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills. 
• The ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team. 
• Pride in maintaining high standards for both yourself and your vehicle. 
• A safe driving record with no more than six penalty points and no serious driving convictions. 
• Flexibility to work a range of duties to meet customer needs. 

At Pearces Coaches, we’re proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality coach travel and exceptional customer service. If you’re looking for a rewarding driving role where no two days are the same and every journey makes a difference, we’d love to welcome you to our team. 

Ready to hop in the driver’s seat? Send your CV to to jake.edwards@oxfordbus.co.uk