Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Bedford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Stagecoach as a trainee bus driver and get paid to learn how to drive with training costs covered. Enjoy competitive salaries, overtime opportunities, and numerous employee perks, including 28 days paid holiday, free bus travel, and discounts on various brands. Stagecoach promotes a culture of inclusivity and teamwork, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Paid holidays (minimum 28 days)

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Trainee program starting to drive buses with paid training.
• PCV license training provides a recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus through paid training.
• Become part of a community while qualifying as a bus driver.

Education

Recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport

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Salary

Weekly earnings of £524.00 with opportunities for overtime.
Typical annualized salary of £27.296.00

Ready to take the wheel?

Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

Weekly earnings of £524.00 with opportunities for overtime.

Typical annualized salary of £27.296.00

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 £12 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £27.926 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Stagecoach Bedford Bus Garage

66A St John's St, Bedford MK42 0DJ

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:

Bedford Bus Station Allhallows Bedford MK40 1LT