Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on travel/brands

Pension scheme

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and

Job summary

Stagecoach South in Chichester is seeking trainee bus drivers to join immediately. You'll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our driving academy, becoming part of a great community and earning rewards for a job you love.

You'll have the chance to earn while you learn, with training costs covered and a path to becoming a qualified bus driver. We offer a generous pension, travel perks, and paid holiday from day one.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a paid training programme to become a qualified bus driver.
• Commitment to learning with support from the Stagecoach driving academy.
• Progression to fully qualified driver with enhanced pay after probation.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at Stagecoach driving academy.
• Earn while you learn with paid training.
• Training costs of around £4,000 are covered.

Job description

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.

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

• You'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.

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 8DG