Trainee Bus Driver

118 Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Training covered (£4,000)

Job summary

Stagecoach is looking for a Trainee Bus Driver at the St Andrews Depot. You will be paid to train at £13.45 per hour, rising as you progress, with a typical annual salary of £33,336 once qualified.

We cover training costs (about £4,000) and offer a generous pension, a minimum of 25 days paid holiday, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion. Overtime opportunities exist to boost earnings.

Qualifications

• Paid training from £13.45 per hour.
• Training costs (£4,000) paid by the employer.
• Career path to a national qualification in Passenger Transport and PCV licence.

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver

Location: St. Andrews Depot

Salary & Training

Salary £13.45 per hour during training, rising to £14.72 per hour then £16.22 per hour.

Your typical annualized earnings will be £33,336 once you become a qualified bus driver.

You will get paid to train starting at £13.45 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.

Benefits

• You’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and the financial security that comes with working for an established company.
• With opportunities to earn more money for working overtime, weekends or nights, you can increase your pay packet whenever you need.
• We’ll pay for all your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.
• These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.
• You’ll also get a minimum of 25 days paid holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

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 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.

About Us

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.

Location

Location: Stagecoach St Andrews Depot City Road St Andrews KY16 9HW