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Trainee Bus Driver - Barking

Stagecoach Group
£660.73 per week
Barking

Expected closing date: Friday, 29 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £660.73 per week as a Trainee Bus Driver in Barking.
  • Receive paid training worth £4,000 and guaranteed minimum 38 hours per week.
  • Benefits include free travel, pension, and 20 days holiday.
  • Must be 18+, hold a driving licence with limited points, and have a patient, safe driving approach.

About the Role

Join Stagecoach as a Trainee Bus Driver in Barking and become a frontline hero for a sustainable, diverse, and community-focused employer.

What You'll Do

  • Transport customers safely and comfortably to various destinations.
  • Be a key worker at the heart of your community.

What We Offer

  • Paid Training: Earn from day one with all training costs covered (worth around £4,000).
  • Salary: Earn £660.73 per week, with overtime available.
  • Guaranteed Hours: Minimum of 38 hours per week.
  • Benefits:
    • Generous company pension scheme.
    • 20 days holiday.
    • Free financial education and affordable loans.
    • Discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels/attractions.
    • Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services, and free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses outside London.
  • Job Security: As a key worker, your role is essential.
  • UK-Wide Opportunities: Transfer to other locations across the UK if you move.
  • Supportive Training: High-quality training from experienced driver trainers.
  • Career Development: Opportunities include the Trade Up scheme (moving into engineering), promotion to Driver Mentor, Regulator/Controller, Driving Instructor, and routes into management.
  • Secondment Opportunities: Work on major events or in head office support functions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support for health and wellbeing.
  • Great Working Environment: Supportive colleagues, managers, and employee networks.

Entry Requirements

  • Be 18 years old.
  • Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points (unless you have held the licence for under two years).
  • A desire to deliver great customer service.
  • A patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.

How to Apply

Apply online. The recruitment process includes an interview.