Stagecoach Group Limited
Witney (Oxfordshire) Trainee Bus Driver
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Annual Earnings
Annual earnings of £37,877 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver
About the Role
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.
Location: Our Witney depot, located at Corn St, Witney, OX28 6BZ
Pay Rate During Training: £14.61 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks)
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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Our Benefits
- 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, (5 extra days after 5 years service), 8 Bank holidays, free travel for you and a companion, a wide range of discounts
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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.
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How to Apply
Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours.
Ready to take the driver’s seat? Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!
About Stagecoach
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.
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