Trainee Bus Driver Caithness

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

Job summary

An established industry player in public transport is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as trainee bus drivers. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, with comprehensive training provided to obtain your PCV licence at no cost. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusivity, along with a competitive salary and a range of enticing perks from day one. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in passenger transport, apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling role that truly makes a difference.

Benefits

Free Highlife Highland membership for you and your family

Discounts on high street brands, restaurants, and hotels

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn to drive a bus and obtain a PCV licence.
• Ability to work in a team and support a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Training to become a qualified bus driver at the Stagecoach Training Academy.
• Supporting a culture of inclusivity and respect within the team.

Education

Recognised National Qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Salary

£14.00 per hour.
Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour after 42 hours.

Ready to take the wheel?

Learn to become a bus driver at the UK's Number 1 bus company.

Weekly earnings of £588* with opportunities for overtime.

Typical annualized salary of £30,500*

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.

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 free Highlife Highland membership for you and your family, 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 at £14 per hour.

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

Your typical annualized earnings will be £30,500 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Stagecoach Thurso Bus Depot, Lovers Lane, KW14 7EQ.

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!

*Based on a typical 42 hour working week.

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:

Stagecoach Thurso Depot Lovers Lane Thurso KW14 7EQ