Trainee Bus Driver

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

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as trainee bus drivers. This role offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, with paid training to obtain a PCV licence and a chance to become part of a supportive community. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and various perks from day one, including discounts and free bus travel. If you are passionate about driving and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in the transport sector.

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Generous pension

Free Stagecoach bus travel

Minimum 28 days paid holiday

Paid training costs

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and obtain a PCV licence.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in training at the expert driving academy.

Skills

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Salary

Salary: up to £14.84 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.

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 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 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