Trainee Driver - Hourly

332 Red & White Services Limited; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Pension

Free bus travel for you and companion

Training costs paid

Discounts on high street brands

Job summary

Stagecoach Merthyr Depot in Merthyr Tydfil is recruiting drivers. Start on a competitive hourly rate of £15.21, with overtime at £18.23 and Sundays/bank holidays at £18.84. You will enjoy 33 days' holidays from day one.

Training pays £14.59 during the training period and a full UK licence for 12 months is required. We cover training costs to achieve a national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV license.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK license for a minimum of 12 months.
• Training rate applies during the training period (£14.59).

Skills

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Salary Pay Rates are as follows: Hourly Rate- Monday to Saturday £15.21 Overtime rate is £18.23 and a rate of 18.84 on Sundays and Bank holidays You will also receive 33 days' holidays (Including Bank holidays from day one.

Must hold a full UK license for a minimum of 12 months **** The rate of pay during the training period will be £14.59****

3 Reasons to Join The Stagecoach Team

• 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.
• Earn While You Learn Ready to get your PCV license? 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 recognized national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV license, worth around £4,000.
• 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 33 days paid holiday,(Including bank holiday) a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

We Will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.

Location- Merthyr Tydfil

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 is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location

Stagecoach Merthyr Depot Unit 21 Merthyr Tydfil Ind.Estate, Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2SR

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Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.