Trainee Bus Driver

431 Stagecoach (South) Limited; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Training costs paid

Job summary

Stagecoach Aldershot Depot is seeking trainee bus drivers to join the team immediately. You’ll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert driving academy and may become a qualified driver earning £36,321 per year after qualification.

You will start by learning at the academy, with training costs funded and the chance to work a welcoming, rewarding role with long-term career prospects in the UK’s #1 bus company.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at Stagecoach Training Academy.
• Train for a PCV licence with training costs paid by the company.
• Earn as you learn and switch to a qualified bus driver role.

Job description

Salary £36,321 after qualifying period. Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company. Weekly earnings of £698. Typical annualized salary of £36,321. 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.

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £13.56 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £36,321 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Stagecoach Aldershot Depot 19 Halimote Road, Aldershot Hampshire GU11 1NJ

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.

About Stagecoach

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.