Trainee Bus Driver

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Barrow-in-Furnesstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR12046
** Salary
* * Up to £15.20 (after training)
** Trainee Bus Driver (including Apprenticeship qualification)
*** Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience needed
* Earn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.
* Based at our Barrow depot, located at Cumbria
* Pay rate during training of up to £15.20 per hour (training will last 6 – 9 weeks)
* Annual earnings minimum of £29,595 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver.
* Shift patterns of Monday to Sunday 5 days out of 7

At Stagecoach, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we’re looking for more friendly, safety-conscious people to join our team at our Barrow depot.
** All we ask for is a great attitude to learning, a genuine desire to make a positive difference to people’ s daily lives, a passion for exceptional customer experience and a full UK driving licence.
**** Our working environment
** We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.
** Our Barrow depot
** At our Barrow depot, we operate a fleet of 36 buses covering the areas of Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston, Kendal, Millom, Whitehaven, Bowness and Windermere with a team of 75 Drivers.
* We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn
* Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification
* Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime
* Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Duty Manager, Instructor alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK
* A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
* Our benefits including pension, 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, free travel for you, co-habiting partner, and up to 3 children still in f/t Education.
* Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship
* Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
* Making sure every single customer has a great journey
* Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
* Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
* Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
* You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
* Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as part of DVLA requirement) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands or the British overseas territories for the last 3 years OR meet alternative criteria due to funding criteria (can be discussed via application)
* A patient, safe and courteous approach
* Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
* A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team
* Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

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