Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £31,000 per year while training, rising to £35,500 after 12 months, with paid overtime.
- Stagecoach will cover all training costs for your PCV licence and a national qualification.
- Guaranteed 42 hours per week with excellent benefits including free travel and a company pension.
- Requires you to be 18+, hold a driving licence for 6+ months with no more than 6 penalty points.
About the Role
Stagecoach South Scotland are looking for Trainee bus drivers to join our fantastic team here in Glenrothes Depot.
What You'll Get
- Starting salary: £31,000 per year, rising to £35,500 after 12 months, plus overtime at an enhanced rate.
- Training: Get paid to train with zero training costs. Stagecoach will pay for all training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence (worth around £4,000).
- Hourly Rates:
- £13.45 per hour whilst training
- £14.72 per hour for the first 12 months of service
- £16.22 per hour after 12 months service
- Overtime paid at £19.00 per hour for all overtime at all levels of service after training is completed.
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum of 42 hours per week, with overtime opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: Set rest day pattern, allowing you to plan your life in advance.
Benefits
- Generous company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays.
- Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
- Free financial education and affordable loans.
- Money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels.
- Job security as a key worker.
- UK-wide opportunities to transfer locations.
- Supportive and high-quality training from experienced instructors.
- Career development opportunities, including promotion to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, Driving Instructor, and routes into management.
- Secondment opportunities to work on major events or in head office support functions.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for health and wellbeing (24/7).
- Great working environment with opportunities to make friends and supportive managers.
- Employee networks for women, veterans, carers, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ colleagues.
What We're Looking For
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must have held a driving licence for at least 6 months.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
- 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 application, an interview, and a depot visit.
Please note: Applications without correctly completed home address details will not be processed.