Trainee Bus Driver

stagecoach; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Grimsby is offering a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship with fully paid training to earn your PCV licence. You’ll train on-site at our Grimsby depot and begin your role with a competitive pay while you learn.

During training you’ll be paid £13.73 per hour for 6–8 weeks. After qualifying, you could earn around £30,240 per year working 39 hours per week, with shifts including early, middle, and late, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience required to start training.
• Fully paid training to obtain PCV licence.
• Willingness to learn and provide great customer service.
• Full UK driving licence required on completion.

Job description

Salary

£15.00 after initial training and probationary period

• Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed
• Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.
• Based at our Grimsby depot, located at Victoria Street in the town
• Pay rate during training of £13.73 per hour (training will last 6 - 8 weeks)
• Annual earnings of £30,240 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
• Shift patterns of Early, Middle and lates to include weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

At Stagecoach, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we're looking for more friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team at our Grimsby depot.

No experience driving a bus? No problem! We'll pay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training. You'll gain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which will equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. The apprenticeship gives you a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role, pay or hours. All we ask for is a great attitude to learning, a genuine desire to make a positive difference to people' s daily lives, a passion for exceptional customer experience and a full UK driving licence.

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family's health and wellbeing.

Our Grimsby depot

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 Grimsby Depot Victoria Street Grimsby DN31 1NS