Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public transport company as a trainee bus driver and earn while you learn! At Stagecoach, you'll receive paid training to obtain your PCV licence, with a competitive salary and the chance to earn more through overtime and bonuses. Enjoy a supportive community and a culture that celebrates diversity. You'll benefit from a generous pension, discounts on various services, and free bus travel for you and a companion. This is an exciting opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in your community while enjoying great perks from day one.

Benefits

Paid Training

Free Bus Travel

28 Days Paid Holiday

Discounts on High Street Brands

Generous Pension

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training provided to achieve PCV licence.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and responsibly while adhering to company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Salary

Salary of £29,500 per annum, with opportunities for overtime, increased weekend and Bank Holiday rates, and safe driving bonuses.

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.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now, it takes less than 90 seconds.

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 cinema 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!

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £11.44 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £29,500 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Andover

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!

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Stagecoach Andover Depot Livingstone Road, Walworth Ind Estate Andover SP10 5NS

Who We Are

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.

About Us

We operate some of the most recognised and successful public transport brands, driving growth through innovation, investment and high quality service to our customers.

Overview
Stagecoach Group is a leading multi-modal UK public transport company, with operations in England, Scotland and Wales. The Group operates bus, coach, and tram services in regulated and deregulated markets. Stagecoach is the UK’s biggest bus and coach operator. We have major city bus operations in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Hull, Sheffield, Oxford and Cambridge, as well as inter-urban services linking smaller locations. We also run the low-cost coach service megabus.com in the UK and run Scotland’s biggest coach operator, Scottish Citylink, as a joint venture.