Trainee Bus Driver page is loaded## Trainee Bus Driverlocations: Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11590**Salary**£14.14 p/h - £28,675 Annual Salary· 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· Based at our Kettering depot.· Pay rates between £14.14 - £22.29 per hour (for the first year)· Annual earnings of £28,675 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a newly qualified Bus Driver. After 12 months this moves up to £31,028 for a 39hr week.· Shift patterns of Sunday to Saturday, 5 out of 7 days between 04:00 and 01:00.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 environmentWe 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 depotAt our Kettering depot, we operate a fleet of 48 buses covering the areas of Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire with a team of 130 Drivers.· We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn· 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, 21 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts· Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development· 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· You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and have **held the licence for 1 year**.· Right to work in the UK (You will need to have been in the UK for a minimum of 183 days as a part of DVLA requirement)· A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving· 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· Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behavioursClick 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.
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