Trainee Driver - Hourly

202 Stagecoach (North West) Limited; Whitehaven; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid training

Earn while you learn

Free travel for you and a companion

Pension

28 days holiday

Discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Stagecoach at our Carlisle depot offers an entry‑level Bus Driver role with training paid and no prior experience required. Pay starts at £14.80 per hour during training and rises to £16.00 when qualified, based on 41 hours per week, giving typical annual earnings of around £34,112.

You’ll join a friendly, safety‑conscious team and benefit from fully funded training, generous holiday entitlement, and travel discounts.

Competenze

• Over 18 years old.
• One year recent driving experience.
• Holding a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Patient, safe and courteous approach.
• Positive, friendly attitude and passion for delivering great customer service.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team.

Mansioni

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training.
• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence.
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey.
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most.
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Great attitude to learning

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary £16.00 per hour Once qualified £16.00 per hour (£656 per week) with typical annualised earnings of £34,112 based on an average of 41 hours per week Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed Based at our Carlisle depot, located at Willowholme Pay rate during training of £14.80 per hour (training will last 6 – 10 weeks) Annual earnings of £34,112 following completion of training based on 41 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver Shift patterns of 5 days over 7

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward? At Stagecoach, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we’re looking for more friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team at our Kendal depot. No experience driving a bus? No problem! We’ll pay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training. All we ask for is a great attitude to learning, a genuine desire to make a positive difference to people’ s daily lives, a passion for exceptional customer experience and a full UK driving licence.

Our working environment We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Our Carlisle depot At our Carlisle depot, we operate a fleet of 65 buses covering the Carlisle area, Northern Cumbria, The Lakes, Southern Scotland and Newcastle with a team of 175 Drivers. This isn’t just about driving a bus—it’s about making a difference every day. You’ll be a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on your journey.

Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go! Why choose Stagecoach? We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Leading Drivers, CPC Trainers and Instructors alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles

Our benefits including pension, 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays), free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts

What will you be doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training
• Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

What do you need to apply?

• You need to be over 18 years old have one year recent driving experience and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as part of DVLA requirement)
• A patient, safe and courteous approach
• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team

Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Ready to take the driver’s seat?

We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities.

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.

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: Whitehaven Depot c/o Broadacre House 16-20 Lowther Street Carlisle CA3 8DA

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.

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.