Trainee Bus Driver at Stagecoach Group Limited

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

34000.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Customer Service, Patient Driving, Safe Driving, Courteous Driving, Passenger Transport

Industry

Interurban and Rural Bus Services

Description

Salary £30000 per year, rising to £34000 after 12 months plus overtime at an enhanced rate Trainee Bus Driver – Dunfermline Depot Stagecoach are looking for a limited number of trainee bus drivers to join our fantastic team here in Dunfermline Depot. Starting salary £30000 per year plus overtime - zero training costs £12.60 per hour whilst training £14.15 per hour 0 - 12 months, £15.60 per hour after 12 months service Overtime paid at £18.60 per hour for all overtime at all levels of service Salary increases to £34000 per year after 12 months, plus overtime opportunities! Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000. Excellent Work-Life Balance so you can fit work around your existing commitments. Set rest day pattern so you know your days off months in advance. You’ll be one of 240 colleagues who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach South Scotland team… Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 25 days annual holidays plus 9 public holidays, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel. Guaranteed 42 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings at enhanced rates. Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel. UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location. Supportive and high quality training from some of the best (and nicest!) driving instructors and training managers in the industry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our routes, our vehicles, our tickets and more. Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support. A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues The recruitment process is simple – you apply online, we’ll get you in for an interview and to see the depot, and that’s it! It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are… You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points You need to want to deliver great customer service You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! **Please note, applications which do not have home address details completed correctly will not be processed** Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. 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: Stagecoach Dunfermline St Leonards Street Dunfermline KY11 3AL Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. 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.

Responsibilities

Safely transport customers to various destinations including healthcare, employment, and leisure sites. Provide high-quality customer service while adhering to safety regulations and route schedules.