Stagecoach is looking for Trainee Bus Drivers to join our Barrow Team.
Get paid to train with zero training costs— not only will you earn from day one, but we will also cover all training costs to help you achieve a recognized National Qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV license, valued at around £4,000!
Typical annual earnings of at least £27,276 (based on a minimum of 39 hours per week).
You will be part of over 70 drivers at our Barrow Depot, transporting customers safely and comfortably to healthcare, employment, shopping, leisure, school, college, and visiting friends and family.
Aside from the pride of being a key worker in your community, there are many reasons to join the Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire team:
* Great benefits including a generous pension scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and free travel for you, your co-habiting spouse/partner, and up to 3 children in full-time education.
* Free travel for your family on our buses, so you can shop or enjoy a day out without worrying about parking or fuel costs.
* Guaranteed minimum of 39 hours per week, with overtime often available to increase earnings.
* Job security as a key worker at the heart of communities, where we always need great drivers.
* UK-wide opportunities to transfer to different locations across our bus companies.
* High-quality training from experienced instructors and managers to teach you everything about our routes, vehicles, tickets, and more.
* Career development opportunities including our Trade Up scheme, promotions to inspector, driving instructor, and pathways into management and leadership roles.
* Secondment opportunities to work at events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival or at our head office, with options to work as a loan driver at other locations.
* Employee assistance program offering support for health, well-being, and personal issues, available 24/7 with face-to-face, phone, and online support.
* A positive working environment fostering friendships, inclusive employee networks, and supportive managers.
* Cycle to Work Scheme available to all employees.
The application process is simple: apply online, attend an interview and depot visit, and you're all set!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those in customer service, retail, hospitality, warehouse, or factory work. The key requirements are:
* At least 18 years old, with a full driving license with no more than 6 penalty points, and at least 1 year of recent driving experience.
* A desire to deliver excellent customer service.
* A patient, safe, and courteous driving approach.
If you’re interested and meet these criteria, apply now!
Our workplace culture celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, religions, beliefs, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and ages.
Location:
Stagecoach Barrow Depot, 73 Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UY
Salary:
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