Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus company as a trainee bus driver and get paid to learn at an expert driving academy. With a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, you can earn while you train for your PCV licence. Enjoy a supportive community, generous pension, and a range of perks including discounts and free bus travel. This role offers a chance to grow within a diverse and inclusive environment, making it an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to start a rewarding career in passenger transport.

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel

Minimum 28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Paid training costs worth £4,000

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence with recent driving experience.
• Willingness to learn and train under experienced drivers.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the expert driving academy.
• Provide excellent customer service while driving.

Skills

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Salary

Up to £14.50 per hour

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 £13.45 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £31,668 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

West Cumbria

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!

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence with a minimum of 12 months recent driving experience

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:

Whitehaven Depot c/o Broadacre House 16-20 Lowther Street Carlisle CA3 8DA