Trainee Bus Driver - Cheltenham Depot

Stagecoach Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK's leading bus company as a Trainee Bus Driver in Cheltenham! This exciting opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, gaining your PCV licence and a national qualification in Passenger Transport without any training costs. With a supportive community and a culture of inclusivity, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous perks, and the chance to work overtime for additional earnings. Stagecoach values its employees, offering a rewarding environment where you can thrive and make a difference in the community. Start your journey with a company that connects people and places every day!

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Becoming a qualified bus driver with a PCV licence.
• Training under experienced drivers at the Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete training and achieve a recognised qualification.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer Service

Education

National Qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver - Cheltenham Depot

Salary: Typical annualised earnings of £28,744
Hourly rate of £13.50.

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 get paid to learn how to drive a bus at our driving academy, become part of a supportive community, and get rewarded for a job you love.

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, plenty of opportunities to earn more money for working overtime, weekends or nights.
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, including 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 £13.50 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £28,744 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location: Cheltenham

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 welcome applications from everyone and can’t wait for you to join the Stagecoach team!

Location: Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot Lansdown Ind Estate, St. Marks Cheltenham GL51 8PL

Start Your Career With Stagecoach

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