Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £14.04 per hour while training, with paid training costs for a national qualification and PCV licence.
- Typical annual earnings of £31,636 after training, with guaranteed 39 hours per week and overtime available.
- Gain a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence.
- Role requires you to be over 18, hold a UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points, and have at least 6 months of UK driving experience.
About the Role
Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Arbroath team.
What You'll Get
- Paid 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.
- Earnings: Typical annualised earnings after training of £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours.
- Flexibility: Different shift patterns are available.
Your Role
You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport customers safely and comfortably every day.
Benefits
- Pension: Generous company pension scheme.
- Holiday: 34 days holiday.
- Free Travel: Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
- Financial Support: Free financial education and affordable loans.
- Discounts: A range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels.
- Guaranteed Hours: Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime available.
- Job Security: As a key worker, you'll have plenty of job security.
- UK-wide Opportunities: Ability to transfer to a new location if you move.
- Supportive Training: High-quality training from experienced instructors.
- Career Development: Opportunities include the Trade Up scheme (moving into engineering), promotion to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, Driving Instructor, and routes into management.
- Secondment Opportunities: Possibility to work elsewhere in the business, including at major events or in head office support functions.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential 24/7 support for health and wellbeing, including counselling.
- Great Working Environment: A supportive environment with opportunities to make friends and inclusive employee networks.
Recruitment Process
- Apply online.
- Attend an interview and depot visit.
Entry Requirements
- Over 18 years old.
- Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Minimum of 6 months driving experience in the UK.
- Desire to deliver great customer service.
- Patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.