Trainee Bus Driver

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

Job summary

A leading bus company in Chichester is seeking trainee bus drivers. You'll learn to drive a bus at our Driving Academy, receive paid training for the PCV licence, and enjoy a variety of benefits. Typical earnings after qualification are around £30,000 annually. Join a supportive and inclusive team today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days paid holiday

Free Stagecoach bus travel

Qualifications

• No prior qualification required; paid training provided to achieve PCV licence.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as a trainee bus driver.
• Learn to drive a bus at the Driving Academy.
• Participate in ongoing training for PCV licence.

Job description

Overview

Salary Salary: up to £14.84 per hour (after qualifying period*)

Stagecoach South, Chichester are hiring. 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? 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 cinema 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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our team. You will be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our Driving Academy and become part of a great community. You will also participate in ongoing training to achieve the PCV licence and a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport.

Qualifications

No prior qualification is required to apply as a trainee bus driver. You will be supported to learn and progress, with paid training and costs covered to achieve the PCV licence and national qualification.

Salary and Location

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

Apply

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!