Trainee Bus Driver * Starting Salary £30000 zero training costs*

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

Job summary

A leading transport company is hiring Trainee Bus Drivers for the Glenrothes Depot. The role offers competitive pay from day one, with opportunities for salary increases and overtime. Employees benefit from a generous pension scheme, free travel, and substantial holiday allowances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a valid driving license. The position also provides a supportive environment for career development, ensuring job security as key workers in community transport.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

25 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays

Free travel for employees and companions

Discounts on various services

Supportive training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a driving license held for at least 6 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points on the driving license.
• Desire to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely to various destinations.
• Work in different shift patterns to accommodate commitments.
• Provide excellent customer service in the role.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Patience

Job description

Stagecoach – Trainee Bus Driver – Glenrothes Depot

Stagecoach are looking for a limited number of trainee bus drivers to join our fantastic team here in Glenrothes Depot.

Salary

Paid from Day One:
£12.60 per hour whilst training
£14.15 per hour 0‑12 months
£15.60 per hour after 12 months service
Overtime paid at £18.60 per hour for all overtime at all levels of service
Salary increases to £34,000 per year after 12 months, plus overtime opportunities!

Benefits

• Generous company pension scheme
• 25 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays
• Free travel for you and a companion on our buses (no parking worries)
• Free financial education and affordable loans
• Discounts on holidays, retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, hotels and attractions
• Guaranteed 42 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase earnings
• Supportive training from top driving instructors and managers
• Career development via Trade Up scheme, promotion to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, Driving Instructor, or management roles
• Secondment opportunities to work at events or in head office support functions
• Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing (confidential support, counselling)
• Inclusive work environment with employee networks for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues

Work Environment & Opportunities

Different shift patterns available so you can fit work around your existing commitments.
You will transport customers safely to healthcare, employment, shopping, leisure, and family destinations daily.
Job security as a key worker at the heart of community transport.
UK-wide opportunities to transfer to new locations across our bus companies.

Responsibilities & Requirements

You need to be 18 years old and have held a driving licence for at least 6 months 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.

Location

Stagecoach South Scotland, Glenrothes Depot, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF

Stagecoach welcomes applications from all regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Please note, applications which do not have home address details completed correctly will not be processed.