Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group Limited; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discounts & perks

28 days holiday

Free bus travel

Job summary

Stagecoach Aldershot is looking for trainee bus drivers to join the UK’s leading bus company. You’ll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert driving academy, become part of a great community, and be rewarded for a job you love.

You’ll start on £13.56 per hour during training, with training costs covered (roughly £4,000) and typical earnings of £36,321 once you’re a qualified driver. Benefits include a pension, discounts, and free Stagecoach travel for you and a companion.

Responsibilities

• You’ll join as a trainee bus driver and be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our Driving Academy.
• You’ll earn pay from day one while you train under the guidance of experienced drivers.
• Training costs are covered, helping you achieve a national passenger transport qualification and your PCV licence.
• There are opportunities to earn extra through overtime, weekends or night shifts.
• Stagecoach offers a range of benefits including a generous pension and free travel for you and a companion.

Job description

Salary

£36,321 after qualifying period.

Weekly earnings of £698

Typical annualized salary of £36,321

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.

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.

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.

Location:

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