Bus Driver Apprentice: Earn While You Learn for PCV Licence

Stagecoach Group Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training paid and progression

Earn while you learn

Free travel for you and a companion

28 days holiday

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Sunderland is offering a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship based at our Sunderland depot. You will be paid during training (£13.41/h) and progress to £13.95–£16.10 per hour after completion of training and first year, with annual earnings rising to around £26,840–£30,976 for a 37-hour week.

No prior driving experience is required; full UK driving licence with ≤6 points suffices. You’ll train to obtain a PCV licence and gain a Level 2 qualification, supported by fully funded training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and deliver great customer service.
• Patient, safe and courteous driving approach.
• Right to work in the UK with 183 days residency per DVLA rules.
• You must be 18+ and hold a UK driving licence with ≤6 penalty points.
• Apprenticeship includes PCV licence training and Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry-leading training and gain your PCV licence.
• Drive the bus fleet safely and confidently.
• Ensure every customer has a great journey.
• Deliver top-notch customer service to people of all ages.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers who rely on Stagecoach.
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Attitude to learning

Team player

Education

Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship

PCV licence (licence)

Driving licence

Job description

Stagecoach Sunderland is offering a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship based at our Sunderland depot. You will be paid during training (£13.41/h) and progress to £13.95–£16.10 per hour after completion of training and first year, with annual earnings rising to around £26,840–£30,976 for a 37-hour week.

No prior driving experience is required; full UK driving licence with ≤6 points suffices. You’ll train to obtain a PCV licence and gain a Level 2 qualification, supported by fully funded training.