Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group plc; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus company in Basingstoke is seeking trainee bus drivers to join their team. This role offers paid training while you learn to drive a bus and the opportunity to earn up to £31,000 annually once qualified. Perks include free bus travel, discounts, and a generous pension. The company is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid training

Discounts on various brands

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Generous pension

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and obtain a PCV licence.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Attend training at the driving academy.
• Learn to drive a bus under the guidance of experienced drivers.

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £31,000 per annum, with opportunities for overtime, increased weekend and Bank Holiday rates.

Ready to take the wheel? Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

Weekly earnings of £599 approx

Typical annualized salary of £31,000

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 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!

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £13 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £31,000 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Basingstoke

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 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 Basingstoke Rankine Road Basingstoke RG24 8PH