Trainee Bus Driver - Gloucester

Stagecoach Group; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus company as a Trainee Bus Driver in Gloucester! This exciting opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, with paid training and the chance to gain your PCV licence. You'll be part of a supportive team, enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits, including discounts and free bus travel. With a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, Stagecoach is committed to helping you succeed while enjoying a fulfilling career. If you're ready to take the wheel and make a difference in your community, apply today and start your journey with us!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Pension

Paid Training

Discounts on High Street Brands

6-7 Weeks Paid Holiday

Free Bus Travel for You and a Companion

Qualifications

• Must have held a car license for at least 1 year.
• Willingness to learn and train under experienced drivers.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the driving academy.
• Complete training to achieve PCV licence and national qualification.

Skills

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

PCV Licence

National Qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver - Gloucester

Apply locations: Gloucester

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR9695

Salary: Typical annualised earnings of £28,000 +. You will get paid to train starting at £13.50 per hour.

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. (You must have had your car license for at least 1 year)

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 cinemas visits. As for annual leave, new drivers up to 5 years of company service will receive 6 weeks paid holiday and drivers over 5 years of company service will receive 7 weeks of 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 £28,000+ once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location: Stagecoach Gloucester Depot, London Road, Gloucester GL1 3HF

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.