Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free bus travel

28 days holiday

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited is currently recruiting trainee bus drivers in Guildford. You will be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert Driving Academy, and you will train under experienced drivers to earn a recognised national qualification including your PCV licence.

We offer a comprehensive package: a generous pension, minimum 28 days holiday, access to discounts, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion. You can increase pay by working overtime, weekends, or nights.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at Stagecoach Driving Academy.
• Get paid from day one while you train to obtain PCV licence and national qualification.

Job description

Salary

Competitive rates

Learn to become a bus driver at the UK’s Number 1 bus company.

Weekly earnings of £675.48

Typical annualized salary of £35’124.96

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

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.

Your Salary

You will get paid to train starting at £13.83 per hour.

We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.

Your typical annualized earnings will be £35.895.60 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Guildford Peasmarsh depot.

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 Guildford Unit 7, Riverway Industrial Estate, Peasmarsh, Guildford Guildford GU3 1LZ