Trainee Bus Driver - Leyton

Stagecoach is looking for heroes to join their front line team as Trainee Bus Drivers at their Leyton garage.

What You'll Do

• Transport customers safely and comfortably to various destinations.
• Deliver great customer service.
• Drive with a patient, safe, and courteous approach.

What You'll Get

• 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: A 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.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
• 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 are also available for big events or head office support functions.
• Job Security: As a key worker, you'll have a stable role in the community.
• UK-wide Opportunities: Transfer to other locations if you move.
• Supportive Training: High-quality training from experienced driver trainers.
• Great Working Environment: Supportive colleagues, managers, and employee networks.

Entry Requirements

• Must 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 involves an online application and an interview.