Trainee bus driver

Job Description

Trainee Bus Driver – Arbroath Depot

Salary £14.04 per hour. Get paid to train, with zero training costs. You’ll earn from day one and have all training costs covered to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.

Typical annualised earnings after training: £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours.

Shift patterns vary, so you can fit work around existing commitments.

About the role

You will be one of 136 drivers transporting our customers safely and comfortably to healthcare, employment, shopping, leisure, and friends and family. Your day to day tasks include:

• Driving a Stagecoach bus safely and responsibly.
• Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
• Following all safety and operational procedures and maintaining the vehicle.
• Supporting others in the team where required, including training and coaching.

Qualifications & requirements

• Over 18 years old with a valid UK driving licence and no more than 6 penalty points.
• Minimum six months driving experience in the UK.
• Desire to deliver great customer service.
• Patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.

Benefits

• Generous company pension scheme.
• 34 days holiday.
• Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
• Free financial education, affordable loans and discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, hotels and attractions.
• Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for increased earnings.
• Career development opportunities: Trade Up, Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, Driving Instructor, and management routes.
• Supportive training from experienced instructors and managers.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for health and wellbeing.
• Secondment opportunities within the business.

EEO Statement

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

Location

Stagecoach Arbroath Depot – Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd, Arbroath DD11 2NJ.