Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; Heysham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in the UK is hiring Trainee Bus Drivers at their Morecambe depot. You will be paid to learn bus driving at an expert academy, with a salary starting at £14.84 per hour. The role includes customer service and safe bus operation. Applicants should have a valid UK driving licence and a positive attitude. The company offers competitive pay, training, and benefits including paid holidays and discounts. Join a team committed to connecting communities and promoting inclusivity.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Discounts on various services

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a valid UK driving licence for at least 1 year.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving licence.
• A patient and positive attitude towards driving.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the driving academy.
• Provide top-notch customer service.
• Safely operate the bus fleet.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Teamwork

Learning attitude

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver page is loaded## Trainee Bus Driverlocations: Morecambetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11951**Salary**Starting at £14.84 for your first initial 6 months, and then rising to either £15.33 or £15.75 depending on the routes driven. Working 4 or 5 days over 7 with various shift patterns.**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****1. 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.**2. Earn While You Learn**We’ll also pay for all your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.**3. 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 cinemas visits.You’ll also get a minimum of 28 days paid holiday, a generous pension, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.• Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed • Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.• Based at our Morecambe depot, located at White Lund Ind Estate• Pay rate during training of £14.84 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)• Annual earnings of £31K+ completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver• Shift patterns of 5 days over 7At 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 Morecambe depot.**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 Morecambe depot**At our Morecambe depot, we operate a fleet of 71 buses covering the areas of Lancaster and Cumbria with a team of 216 Drivers.• We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn• Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification• Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime• Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor 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• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship• 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• You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence for a least 1 year with no more than 6 penalty points. No Bans in past 5 Years (Drink/Drug Drive Bans past 10 years). No Mobile Phone Offences in past 3 Years• 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 to driving• 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 Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. 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.**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 Morecambe Depot Whitegate, White Lund Industrial Estate Morecambe LA3 3BSFounded 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.