Apprentice Trainee Driver - Leamington Spa in Royal Leamington Spa

Hourly rate of £16.22. Annualised earnings of £32,894.

Trainee Bus Driver - with Apprenticeship Qualification - Leamington Spa. 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 and enhance your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Based at our Leamington Spa Depot, located within Warwickshire. Pay rate during training of £16.22 per hour (training will last 6 – 8 weeks). Annual earnings of £32,894 following completion of training based on 39 hours per week as a qualified Bus Driver. Shift patterns of 5 out of 7 days.

Our working environment: We 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.

What will you be doing?

• Completing our industry leading training, securing your PCV licence followed by ongoing CPC training and professional development which form part of gaining your Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship.
• 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.

Pre-Application 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 full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Pension.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus accrued bank holidays.
• Free travel for you and a companion.
• A wide range of discounts.

Why choose Stagecoach? We’ll cover all your training costs, so you earn while you learn. Gain a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship, with structured training and an externally recognised qualification. 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 focused on sustainable, clean energy vehicles.

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: Stagecoach Leamington Spa Depot Poseidon Way, Leamington Spa Warwick CV34 6BY.

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.