Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Job summary

Stagecoach Group in Chichester is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join their expert driving academy. As a Trainee, you'll receive paid training to earn a PCV licence, with a competitive pay rate up to £15.36/hr. Drivers can anticipate annualized earnings of around £30,000 after qualifying. Benefits include a generous pension, 28 days paid holiday, and discounts at various retailers. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and be part of the UK's largest transport operator.

Qualifications

• Must have a willingness to learn and earn qualification in Passenger Transport.
• Candidates must be ready to train at our driving academy.
• No prior driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus under supervision.
• Complete training to achieve the PCV licence.
• Provide excellent customer service while driving.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to learn quickly

Good communication

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

PCV licence

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver page is loaded## Trainee Bus Driverlocations: Chichestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10577**Salary**Salary: up to £15.36 per hour (after qualifying period\*)*\*\*Here at Stagecoach South, we strive to remain a fair and committed local employer, who understand that hard work deserves recognition and reward.... That’s why we have just **increased pay** for our **Drivers** in **Chichester**, regardless of whether you are qualified, or just starting out as one of our Trainee Drivers.\*\**Stagecoach South, Chichester are hiring.**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**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.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 and we will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.Your typical annualized earnings after 6 months will be **£30,000** once you become a qualified bus driver.**Location***Chichester***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 Chichester Depot Basin Road Chichester PO19 8DGFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.