Trainee Bus Driver Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Stagecoach Group; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training costs covered

Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship

Competitive hourly rates + overtime

Career progression to roles like Duty/

Pension and holidays

Free travel for you and family

3 children in full-time education

Job summary

Stagecoach West Cumbria is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver who will train on the job to gain a PCV licence through a Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will earn while you learn with fully paid training at the West Cumbria depot in Cumbria.

During training you can earn up to £16 per hour, with the expectation of completing 41 hours per week and progressing to a qualified Bus Driver role with guaranteed annual earnings of around £32,500.

Qualifications

• 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 Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.
• Based at our West Cumbria depot, located at Cumbria
• Pay rate during training of up to £16.0 per hour (training will last 6 – 9 weeks)
• Annual earnings minimum of £32,500 following completion of training based on 41 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
• Shift patterns of Monday to Sunday 5 days out of 7

Responsibilities

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship
• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Job description

Stagecoach West Cumbria is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver who will train on the job to gain a PCV licence through a Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will earn while you learn with fully paid training at the West Cumbria depot in Cumbria.

During training you can earn up to £16 per hour, with the expectation of completing 41 hours per week and progressing to a qualified Bus Driver role with guaranteed annual earnings of around £32,500.