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Bus Driver Apprenticeship - Ashton
Bus Driver Apprenticeship - Ashton
, Apply From: 20/05/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Employer
Metroline
Vacancy Description
We are offering the unique opportunity to join Metroline Manchester as an Apprentice Bus Driver, completing an enhanced training package over a 13-month period. You will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Passenger Transport Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which we deliver in partnership with industry experts Realise. Don’t worry, you’ll still be on the road driving one of our yellow busses within two months. The apprenticeship provides enhanced training in addition to this, with regular classroom and on-bus sessions to build your knowledge even further.
We are a great career destination as our apprenticeship programme is all about building transferable skills and knowledge which will help you grow and progress within the Transport industry. We want to see how driven and enthusiastic you are, because to really succeed you have to be fully committed and grab every opportunity that comes your way. We see the apprenticeship as a brilliant way to kick start your career and work towards progression into Supervisory and Management positions.
What to expect
As an Apprentice Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe transport of passengers on all Metroline’s bus routes. As part of the 13-month apprenticeship, you will obtain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence and Drivers Qualification Card within the first 2 months. The apprenticeship will give you a blended training experience, combining practical driver training with educational classroom sessions. During your apprenticeship, you will receive:
* Practical on the road training, enabling you to secure your PCV licence (Full Cat D)
* The apprenticeship will cover Core Knowledge and Understanding, Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Operating a Passenger Vehicle
* Route learning and Vehicle familiarisation
* 9 classroom sessions delivered by our industry expert partners
On Bus Mentoring
* Level 1 qualifications in Maths & English, should you choose to include this option in your pathway
Benefits
* Full PCV licence training provided
* Excellent rates of pay that rise based on length of service
* Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (a companion and 2 children OR 3 children)
* Free on-site parking
* Pension Scheme Contributions
* Benefits Hub
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free uniform
* TOTUM Student Discount
Essential Criteria
* For this position, we require all candidates to have held a full valid, and clean UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months.
* Candidates must achieve Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills Initial Assessments, to be suitable for the Level 2 apprenticeship.
* A positive and professional approach with excellent communication skills to engage and assist our passengers from all walks of life.
* We need you to be prepared to work varying shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Bus Driver Apprenticeship - Ashton
Employer Description
Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester. Metroline was formed in 1989, 4th largest bus operator in London and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. We are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day.
Vacancy Location
Unit 5 Riverside Works, Clarence Street Stalybridge UK SK15 1QP
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000320734
Key Dates
Apply From
20/05/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-06-20 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-06-23 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
You will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Passenger Transport Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which we deliver in partnership with industry experts Realise. As part of the 13-month apprenticeship, you will obtain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence and Drivers qualification Card within the first 2 months.
The apprenticeship will give you a blended training experience, combining practical driver training with educational classroom sessions. During your apprenticeship, you will receive: Practical on the road training, enabling you to secure your PCV licence Route/Vehicle familiarisation 8 classroom sessions delivered by our industry expert partners (Realise) 10 Maths & English sessions, enabling you to secure a minimum of a Level 1 qualification in both subjects.
Learning Provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Skills Required
Communication skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingNon judgementalPatience
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