Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver page is loaded Trainee Bus Driverlocations: Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12267 Salary Annual earnings in excess of £28,675 Pay rates between £14.14 and £22.29 per hour increasing after 1 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 Kettering depot Pay rates between £14.14 and £22.29 per hour increasing after 1 year Annual earnings of in excess of £28,675 based on a 39-hour working week without enhancements Shift patterns of any 5 days out of 7 including weekend working 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 Kettering 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 and your family's health and wellbeing. Our Kettering depot At our Kettering depot, we operate a fleet of 48 buses covering a large area within the North Northamptonshire area with a team of 130 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 Revenue Protection, Leading Driver, Driving 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, 29 days leave, free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts 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 a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, no two days are the same! You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence for more than 12 months 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 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. Location: Kettering Bus Station 10 Northampton Rd Kettering NN15 7JUFounded 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.