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Trainee PCV Driver - Orkney
Job in
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2025-12-30
Listing for:
Stagecoach Group
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kirkwalltime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR11462
** Salary**£14.60 per hour. OTE £31,400 based on 43 hour working week. Overtime rate of £16.50 PH paid on any hours worked over 42.
** Trainee Bus Driver*
* · 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
· Based at our Kirkwall depot, located at Scott's Road Kirkwall, KW15 1GR
· Pay rate during training of £14.60 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)
· Annual earnings of £31.400 following completion of training based on 43 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
· Shift patterns of any 5 over 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 Kirkwall depot.
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 health and wellbeing.
Our Kirkwall depot
At our Kirkwall depot, we operate a fleet of new buses covering the all areas with a team of 50 Drivers.
· We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn
· Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime
· Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Controller, Instructor alongside leadership and cross functional openings across the UK
· A permanent, stable career in a respected organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
· Our benefits including pension, 29 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts
· Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development
· Driving our fantastic fleet safely, smoothly with confidence
· Making sure every single passenger 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 a part of DVLA requirement)
· A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
· 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!
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach;
We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.
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* Location:
** Stagecoach Orkney Scott's Rd Kirkwall KW15 1GR
Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.
Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.
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