Qualified Bus Driver – Stratford upon Avon
Stagecoach is looking for qualified bus drivers to join our Stratford team.
Are you passionate about showcasing the beauty of Stratford upon Avon to the local community and visitors from around the world? Do you thrive in a role that combines driving with engaging passengers and bringing history to life? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to drive in Stratford upon Avon, including the town, surrounding areas, or the countryside out into the Cotswolds, or to take visitors on our Shakespeare open-top tour. You will have the chance to explore the picturesque streets of this historic town while providing memorable experiences for our passengers.
Typical annual earnings are around £31,000.
You will be among approximately 170 drivers transporting our customers safely and comfortably daily to healthcare, employment, shopping, leisure, and visiting friends and family.
Reasons to join us include:
* Great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, 28 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, financial education, affordable loans, and discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, hotels, and attractions.
* Free travel for you and a companion on our buses, making days off more enjoyable without parking worries or fuel costs.
* Guaranteed minimum of 39 hours weekly, with overtime available to increase earnings.
* Job security as a key worker in your community.
* Opportunities across the UK to transfer if relocating.
* Supportive training from experienced instructors and managers.
* Career development pathways including promotion to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller, Driving Instructor, and management roles.
* Secondment opportunities for big events or head office roles.
* Employee assistance programs supporting health and wellbeing.
* A positive working environment fostering inclusivity and camaraderie.
The recruitment process involves applying online, attending an interview, and depot visit.
Applicants from customer service, retail, hospitality, warehouse, or factory backgrounds are welcome. Essential requirements include:
* Being 18 or older with a driving license holding no more than 6 penalty points.
* Wanting to deliver excellent customer service.
* Having a patient, safe, and courteous driving approach.
We operate depots in Birmingham, Coventry, Evesham, Redditch, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands.
At Stagecoach, our culture celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, religions, beliefs, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and ages.
Location:
Stagecoach Leamington Spa Depot, Poseidon Way, Leamington Spa, Warwick, CV34 6BY
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