Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £12.97 per hour during training, with typical annualised earnings of £37,665 after qualifying.
- Get paid to train and gain a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence.
- Full-time role with guaranteed minimum 39 hours per week and overtime available.
- Work in Worthing or Henfield.
- Applications welcome from individuals aged 18+ with a valid driving licence and a passion for customer service.
About the Role
Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Worthing & Henfield teams.
What You'll Get
- Paid Training: Earn from day one with zero training costs. Stagecoach will pay for all training to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence (worth around £4,000).
- Earnings: Typical annualised earnings of £37,665 after a qualifying period. £12.97 per hour during training (pay award pending).
- Hours: Guaranteed minimum of 39 hours per week, with overtime available. Different shift patterns are offered.
- Key Worker Role: Transport customers safely and comfortably every day.
Benefits
- Pension: Generous company pension scheme.
- Holiday: Up to 38 days holiday, subject to contract choice.
- Travel: Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses. Heavily subsidised travel for your children if they live with you.
- Financial Education: Free financial education and affordable loans.
- Discounts: Money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels.
- Job Security: Be a key worker at the heart of the community.
- UK-Wide Opportunities: 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 and leadership.
- Secondment Opportunities: Work elsewhere in the business, including big events or head office support functions.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support for health and wellbeing, including specialist guidance and face-to-face counselling.
- Work Environment: Great working environment with opportunities to make friends, supportive managers, and inclusive employee networks.
Entry Requirements
- Be 18 years old.
- Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Deliver great customer service.
- Have a patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.
Locations
- Stagecoach Worthing Depot: 19-20 Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 3PT
- Henfield: Station Road, Henfield
How to Apply
Apply online. The recruitment process includes an interview and a depot visit.