Trainee Bus Driver Dumfries

Stagecoach Group plc; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic individuals to join their fantastic team as trainee bus drivers. This role offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, with training costs covered and a competitive salary from day one. You'll gain valuable experience at a leading driving academy, working alongside friendly, experienced drivers. Enjoy a great range of benefits, including discounts, generous holiday, and free bus travel for you and a companion. If you're ready to take the wheel and become part of a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous pension

33 days paid holiday

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Discounts on high street brands

Paid training costs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months car driving experience required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Experience

Education

PCV Licence

National Qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Salary

£13 p/hour

As Stagecoach continues to grow, we are looking for energetic people to join our fantastic team.

Ready to take the wheel?

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

Minimum Requirements: You require a minimum of 12 months car driving experience and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Please attach your CV to your application.

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.

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 cinema visits. You’ll also get a minimum of 33 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 per hour. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £26,364 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Dumfries

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!

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Dumfries Depot 8 Eastfield Road Dumfries DG1 2EQ