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Trainee Bus Driver - Penrith depot

Stagecoach

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading bus company as a Trainee Bus Driver in Carlisle! Get paid while you learn to drive and earn a recognized qualification. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and various perks, including discounts and free bus travel. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team and community, where your contributions are valued. If you’re passionate about customer service and have a safe driving approach, this is the perfect chance to start your career in transport. Apply today and drive your future forward with Stagecoach!

Benefits

Discounts on high street brands
Minimum of 28 days paid holiday
Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion
Generous pension scheme
Overtime pay opportunities

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years old with a valid driving licence.
  • Deliver excellent customer service with a patient approach.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to drive a bus under expert guidance.
  • Provide great customer service while operating the bus.

Skills

Customer Service
Safe Driving
Patience

Education

PCV Licence
Recognised National Qualification in Passenger Transport

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver - Penrith depot

Salary: £13.07 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: With Stagecoach, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and opportunities to earn more money for working overtime, weekends, or nights.
  2. Earn While You Learn: 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 recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.
  3. Perks From Day One: You’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary, including discounts on high street brands, a minimum of 28 days paid holiday, and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

Your Salary: You will get paid to train starting at £13.07 per hour, rising to £14.10 per hour after training. Your typical annualized earnings will be £30,000 once you become a qualified bus driver.

Location: Carlisle (Penrith)

Minimum Requirements:

  • You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
  • You need to want to deliver great customer service.
  • You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving.

So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Carlisle Depot, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willow Holme Road, Willowholme, Carlisle CA2 5RT

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