Trainee Bus Driver Apprenticeship – Earn While You Learn

Stagecoach Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach Group in Manchester is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver. You’ll earn while you learn with fully paid training to gain your PCV licence, supported by a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.

No prior driving experience is required, and a full UK driving licence with up to six penalty points is accepted. Based at Queens Road Garage, you’ll complete a six–eight week training period at £13.37 per hour, progressing to £19.06 per hour as a qualified driver.

Qualifications

• No prior driving experience is required; training is provided.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Demonstrates a patient, friendly, and safe customer-facing approach.
• Commitment to completing a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship and CPC training.

Responsibilities

• Drive our bus fleet safely and reliably across scheduled routes.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Complete training and obtain PCV licence as part of apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Job description

Stagecoach Group in Manchester is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver. You’ll earn while you learn with fully paid training to gain your PCV licence, supported by a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.

No prior driving experience is required, and a full UK driving licence with up to six penalty points is accepted. Based at Queens Road Garage, you’ll complete a six–eight week training period at £13.37 per hour, progressing to £19.06 per hour as a qualified driver.