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Trainee Bus Driver - Bow

Stagecoach Group
£660.73 per week
BowLondon
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £660.73 per week while training to be a bus driver, with all training costs covered.
  • Guaranteed 38 minimum hours per week with overtime opportunities.
  • Receive a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, holiday, free travel, and discounts.
  • Develop your career with opportunities for promotion and secondments within the company.

About the Role

Stagecoach is looking for trainee bus drivers to join their team at the Bow garage in London.

What You'll Do

  • Transport customers safely and comfortably to various destinations.
  • Deliver great customer service.

What You'll Get

  • Paid Training: Earn from day one with all training costs covered (worth approximately £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.
    • Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services.
    • Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses outside London.
  • Job Security: As a key worker, you'll have consistent employment.
  • 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.
  • Support: Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing, available 24/7.
  • Working Environment: Supportive team, inclusive employee networks, and community engagement projects.

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 online application and an interview.