Trainee Bus Driver - Penrith depot

Stagecoach Group plc; Carlisle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK's Number 1 bus company as a trainee bus driver! This exciting opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, gaining your PCV licence at no cost. You'll be part of a supportive community, receive competitive pay, and enjoy fantastic perks like discounts and free bus travel. With a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, Stagecoach is committed to empowering its employees. If you're ready to take the wheel and start a rewarding career, apply now and embark on a journey that offers both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Discounts on high street brands

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence.
• Ability to deliver great customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Safe Driving

Patience

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Salary

£13.07 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 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. 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. 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 £13.07 per hour, rising to £14.10 per hour after training. We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000. Your typical annualized earnings will be £30,000 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location

Carlisle (Penrith)

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!

It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are…

• You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• You need to want to deliver great customer service.
• You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.

So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!

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 Carlisle Depot Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willow Holme Road, Willowholme Carlisle CA2 5RT