Trainee Bus Driver; Apprenticeship qualification

Position: Trainee Bus Driver (including Apprenticeship qualification)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

## Trainee Bus Driver (including Apprenticeship qualification)
Apply locations:
Slatyford, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR11473
** Salary**£13.14 rising to £15.76 after one year
* 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 Slatyford depot, located at Slatyford Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SE

* Pay rate during training of £13.14 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)
* Annual earnings of £26,243 following completion of training based on 37 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
* Shift patterns of Early / Middle / Late shifts, any 5 days out of 7
** Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?
** 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 Slatyford depot.

No experience driving a bus? No problem! We’ll pay you to train whilst we invest significantly in your training. You’ll gain your PCV licence as part of our Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which will equip you with everything you need to not only succeed but flourish on the road. The apprenticeship gives you a structured training programme and an externally recognised qualification, with no impact on your role, pay or hours.

** 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 Slatyford depot
** At our Slatyford depot, we operate a fleet of 96 buses covering the areas of Newcastle with a team of 260 Drivers.

This isn’t just about driving a bus—it’s about making a difference every day. You’ll be a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey. Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go!
** Why choose Stagecoach?
*** 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 Inspector, Controller, 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, free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts
** What will you be doing?
*** 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…