Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

PCV licence on completion

Job summary

Stagecoach Group in Grimsby is recruiting via a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship. You will train to obtain a PCV licence while earning, with paid training during probation. After training you qualify as a driver with pay around £30k annual earnings based on 39 hours/week.

This on-site role at Grimsby depot offers early, middle and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, with full UK driving licence required to start.

Qualifications

• No experience required to start.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Train to become a PCV bus driver through Stagecoach's Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• Earn while you learn with paid training and progress to a qualified driver.
• Work at Grimsby depot with shift patterns including weekends and holidays.

Skills

No experience required

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship

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

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK's #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded 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.