Trainee Apprentice PCV Driver - Nuneaton Depot

stagecoach; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

4 weeks holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach in Nuneaton is recruiting a Trainee Bus Driver. Begin your career with fully paid training to achieve a PCV licence through a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, earning as you learn.

Based at our Nuneaton depot, you’ll work across a mix of shifts while developing a professional driving career with progression opportunities across the UK.

No prior driving experience is required; training costs are covered and you’ll receive a strong benefits package as you train.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or over.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK and DVLA residence requirements.
• Ability to learn and complete a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Complete industry-leading training and obtain your PCV licence.
• Drive Stagecoach buses safely and confidently.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming journey for passengers.
• Participate in flexible shift patterns including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Salary

£33463 (Typical annualised earnings) + overtime when available

Hourly Paid £33463 per annum for 6 months increasing to £36275 per annum after 6 months

Job Title

Trainee Bus Driver

About the Role

Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed

Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Based at our Nuneaton depot, conveniently located in Nuneaton Town

Shift patterns mixed of any 4 or 5 days in 7

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

We are hiring at Stagecoach

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 friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team at our Nuneaton depot.

No experience driving a bus? No problem! We' ll pay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training. You' ll gain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which will equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. The apprenticeship gives you a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role, pay or hours.

All we ask for is a great attitude to learning, a genuine desire to make a positive difference to people' s daily lives, a passion for exceptional customer experience and a full UK driving licence.

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 Nuneaton Depot

At our Nuneaton depot, we operate a fleet of over 70 buses covering the areas of Nuneaton, Atherstone, Barwell, Bedworth, Burbage, Coventry, Hinckley, Leicester, Nuneaton, Tamworth with a team of almost 200 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?

• We'll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn
• Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification
• 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 including pension, 4 weeks holiday, free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts

What Will You Be Doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship
• 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 driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as part of DVLA requirement) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands or the British overseas territories for the last 3 years OR meet alternative criteria due to funding criteria (can be discussed via application)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach
• 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 Values and Culture

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