Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group plc; Beverley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join their team. You'll be paid to learn how to drive and will receive all necessary training costs covered. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license and a passion for driving. This position promises a fulfilling career with excellent perks, including discounts and free bus travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training

Discounts on high street brands

Generous pension

Free bus travel for employees and companions

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Willingness to learn and obtain a PCV license.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the expert driving academy.
• Complete training to achieve a national qualification in Passenger Transport.
• Drive coaches and buses to various destinations.

Job description

Salary: £14.15 per hour increasing to £15.60 per hour after 1 year, overtime rate of £18.60 per hour

Trainee Bus Driver

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? If you've been driving for the last 6 months or more, you could be driving one of our Coaches, Single and double decker buses to Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews and many more local destinations.

3 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 £12.60 per hour, £14.15 an hour for the first year then £15.60 an hour with an overtime rate of £18.60 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £30,903 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location: Aberhill Depot, Stagecoach Aberhill Depot Methilhaven Road, Methil Leven KY8 3LA

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.