Bus Driver: Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking trainee bus drivers to join their team. This exciting opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, receiving a competitive salary and comprehensive training to obtain your PCV licence. As part of a supportive community, you will enjoy a range of perks from day one, including discounts, holiday pay, and free bus travel. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values teamwork and innovation, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in passenger transport. If you’re ready to take the wheel, this is the perfect chance for you!

Benefits

Generous pension

28 days paid holiday

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Discounts on high street brands

Discounts on restaurants and hotels

Discounts on cinema visits

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and obtain a PCV licence.
• Strong driving skills and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Train to become a qualified bus driver at the expert driving academy.
• Provide excellent customer service while driving.

Skills

PCV licence

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

Recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £12.52 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £29k once you become a qualified bus driver.

Ready to take the wheel?

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

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.

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!

Location

Bus Depot Location: Walkergate Depot, Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2BZ

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!