Trainee Bus Driver

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus company as a Trainee Bus Driver and get paid while you learn! This role offers a supportive environment where you'll receive training to obtain your PCV licence and a national qualification in Passenger Transport. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a range of perks including discounts and free bus travel. With a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, this is not just a job, but a chance to be part of a community that values your contributions. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and obtain a PCV licence.
• Ability to work with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the expert driving academy.
• Participate in training to achieve a recognised qualification.

Education

PCV Licence

National Qualification in Passenger Transport

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Salary

£11.80 per hour training rate, then £12.27 after training, rising to £14.17 after 1st year.

Trainee Bus Driver

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 starting at £11.80 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £21,790 then once you become a qualified bus driver, rising up to £25,165.

Location

Sunderland

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 workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Sunderland Depot North Bridge St, Wheatsheaf Sunderland SR5 1AD