Trainee Driver - Hourly

Stagecoach Group Limited; Pant; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Free bus travel

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited is recruiting trainee bus drivers at our Merthyr Tydfil location. You’ll be paid to learn how to drive a bus at our expert driving academy, with training costs covered to achieve a PCV license and a national qualification.

You’ll join a large, established bus company offering a competitive salary, pension, and generous holiday entitlement from day one, plus opportunities to earn overtime and travel benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license for a minimum of 12 months.
• We will train you to obtain a PCV license and national qualification.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training at Stagecoach Driving Academy to obtain PCV license.
• Join the team as a trainee bus driver and progress into driving duties as trained.

Skills

Full UK license

Willing to learn PCV 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****

Are you currently in Retail or hospitality and thinking of a new career?

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.

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.

Location

Location- Merthyr Tydfil

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

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.