Trainee Bus Driver

Stagecoach Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers at their West Cumbria location. Join their expert driving academy and earn while you learn, gaining a recognised national qualification and a PCV licence. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £15.20 per hour, generous perks including paid holidays, and a supportive community. Apply now to start your journey in a rewarding profession.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training

Generous pension

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum 12 months recent driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a bus at the expert driving academy.
• Participate in training to achieve recognised qualifications.
• Become a part of the Stagecoach community.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence with at least 12 months experience

Ability to learn to drive a bus

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver page is loaded## Trainee Bus Driverlocations: Whitehaventime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11766**Salary**Up to £15.20 per hour**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.Applying is easy and won’t take more than 90 seconds.Simply apply online, we’ll ask you to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot, and that’s it!**Your Salary**You will get paid to train starting at £14.10 per hour.We will also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000.Your typical annualized earnings will be £32,406 once you become a qualified bus driver.**Location**West Cumbria**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!**Requirements**Full UK Driving Licence with a minimum of 12 months recent driving experienceStagecoach 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 8DAFounded 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.