Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn up to £673 per week while training to become a bus driver.
- Stagecoach will pay for your PCV licence and a national qualification in Passenger Transport.
- Annual earnings of up to £35,000 once qualified, with overtime opportunities.
- Receive a range of benefits including paid holiday, pension, and free bus travel.
About the Role
Earn While You Learn
Stagecoach is looking for trainee bus drivers to join their team immediately. You will be paid to learn how to drive a bus at their expert driving academy, become part of a great community, and get rewarded for a job you love.
Training and Qualifications
- You will be paid from day one while you train under the guidance of friendly, experienced drivers at their Training Academy.
- Stagecoach will pay for all training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000.
- The pay rate during training is up to £16.03 per hour and training will last 6 – 8 weeks.
Salary and Earnings
- Weekly earnings of up to £673.
- Annual earnings of up to £35,000 following completion of training, based on 42 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver.
- Overtime rate of up to £18.03 per hour.
Benefits
- Free Highlife Highland membership for you and your family.
- Discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinema visits.
- A minimum of 28 days paid holiday.
- A generous pension.
- Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.
How to Apply
Applying is easy and takes less than 90 seconds. Simply apply online. You will be asked to come in for an interview and to see the bus depot.