Trainee Bus Driver * Starting Salary £29000 zero training costs*

TN United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join their Dunfermline team. This role offers a starting salary of £29,000 per year, with comprehensive training provided at no cost. Successful candidates will enjoy various benefits, including free travel for themselves and a companion, job security, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus 9 public holidays

Free travel for you and a companion

Financial education

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with a driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Desire to deliver excellent customer service.
• Patience, safety, and courtesy in driving.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely and comfortably to various destinations.
• Be part of a team of 221 drivers.

Skills

Customer Service

Patience

Safety Awareness

Job description

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Client:

Stagecoach Group

Location:

Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Salary

£29,000 per year starting salary

Trainee Bus Driver – Dunfermline Depot

Stagecoach is looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Dunfermline team.

• Get paid to train and zero training costs: You will earn from day one, and we will cover all training costs to obtain a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.
• Starting salary £29,000 per year plus overtime
• £12.00 per hour during training
• £13.69 per hour after 0-12 months
• £15.00 per hour after 12 months of service
• Overtime paid at £18.28 per hour
• Various shift patterns available: to fit work around your commitments.

You will be responsible for transporting customers safely and comfortably daily to various destinations, being part of a team of 221 drivers.

Reasons to join Stagecoach East Scotland include:

• Great benefits: pension, 25 days holiday plus 9 public holidays, free travel for you and a companion, financial education, discounts, and more.
• Free travel for you and a companion: on our buses, to enjoy leisure activities without parking or fuel concerns.
• Guaranteed minimum 42 hours with opportunities for overtime.
• Job security: as a key worker in your community.
• UK-wide opportunities: transfer to other locations within the UK.
• High-quality training: from experienced instructors.
• Career development: opportunities into engineering, promotion, management, and leadership roles.
• Secondment opportunities: to work at events or head office.
• Employee assistance program: support for health and wellbeing, available 24/7.
• Supportive work environment: inclusive culture, employee networks, and social opportunities.

The recruitment process involves applying online, attending an interview, and depot visit. Requirements include:

• Be at least 18 years old with a driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Desire to deliver excellent customer service
• Patience, safety, and courtesy in driving

If interested, apply now!

Stagecoach's culture celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, neurodiversities, sexual orientations, and ages.

Location:

Stagecoach Dunfermline, St Leonards Street, Dunfermline KY11 3AL