Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn from day one with paid training for a national qualification and PCV licence.
- Starting pay of £14.04 per hour, with typical annual earnings of £31,636 after training.
- Full-time role with guaranteed 39 hours per week and overtime opportunities.
- Based at the Arbroath Depot.
- Applications require a UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points and at least 6 months of driving experience.
About the Role
Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Arbroath team.
Training and Qualifications
- Get paid to train with zero training costs.
- Earn from day one.
- 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
- Starting pay: £14.04 per hour.
- Typical annualised earnings after training: £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours.
- Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime available.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport customers safely and comfortably every day.
Benefits
- Generous company pension scheme.
- 34 days holiday.
- Free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
- Free financial education and affordable loans.
- Range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels and attractions.
- Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing (24/7 confidential service).
Career Development
- Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering.
- Promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, and Driving Instructor.
- Routes into management and leadership.
- Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business (e.g., big events, head office support functions).
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old.
- Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Minimum of 6 months driving experience in the UK.
- Must want to deliver great customer service.
- Must have a patient, safe, and courteous approach to driving.
Application Process
- Apply online.
- Attend an interview and depot visit.