Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £30,420 annually after training, with paid training and PCV licence acquisition.
- Full-time trainee bus driver role at Stagecoach Arbroath Depot.
- Requires a UK driving licence (max 6 points), 6 months' experience, and good customer service skills.
- Benefits include 34 days holiday, pension, free travel, and career development opportunities.
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 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 after training of £30,420 based on a basic week of 39 hours.
- Benefits:
- Generous company pension scheme
- 34 days holiday
- Free travel for you and a companion
- Free financial education
- Affordable loans
- Discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels/attractions.
- Job Security: Be a key worker at the heart of your community.
- 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.
- Supportive Training: High-quality training from experienced instructors covering routes, vehicles, and ticketing.
- UK-wide Opportunities: Transfer to other locations across the UK if you move.
- Secondment Opportunities: Work at big events or in head office support functions.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support for health and wellbeing, including counselling.
- Great Working Environment: Supportive managers, opportunities to make friends, and employee networks for women, veterans, carers, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, shopping and leisure, and to friends and family.
Entry Requirements
- Be 18 years old.
- Hold a UK 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.
Application Process
Apply online, followed by an interview and depot visit.