At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport customers safely and comfortably to various destinations every day.
- Company: Join Stagecoach, a key player in community transport with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Earn £660.73 per week, enjoy free travel, and receive extensive training worth £4,000.
- Other info: Enjoy job security, career growth opportunities, and a great working atmosphere.
- Why this job: Become a vital part of your community while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, hold a full driving licence, and deliver excellent customer service.
The predicted salary is between 34468 - 34468 £ per year.
About the role
Salary – about £34,468.30 with overtime available. Guaranteed 38 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase earnings. Working different shifts with different days off each week.
Responsibilities
- Transport customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare, employment, shopping, leisure and other destinations.
Qualifications
- Be 18 years old or older.
- Hold a full driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points (unless you have held the licence for under two years).
- Deliver great customer service.
- Approach driving with patience, safety and courtesy.
Benefits
- Get paid to train – we pay for all training costs, worth around £4,000.
- Earn £660.73 per week with overtime available.
- Great benefits including a generous pensions scheme, 20 days holiday, free financial education and affordable loans, discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels & attractions.
- Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (non‑contractual) and free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses outside London.
- Plenty of job security as a key worker at the heart of our communities.
- UK‑wide opportunities – transfer to a new location if you are moving out of choice or circumstance.
- Supportive and high‑quality training from experienced driver trainers.
- Career development through Trade Up, promotion to Driver Mentor, Regulator/Controller, Driving Instructor and routes into management and leadership.
- Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business, such as big events or head office support functions.
- Employee assistance programme providing confidential, 24‑hour support for health and wellbeing.
- Great working environment with inclusive employee networks for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues, with community engagement and health initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.
Location
Stagecoach Rainham Garage, Units 2, 3 and 4, Albright Industrial Estate, Ferry Lane, Rainham RM13 9BU.
Trainee Bus Driver - Rainham employer: Marldon - Bedford Place Hostels
Stagecoach is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Trainee Bus Drivers in Rainham. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous career development opportunities, employees can thrive while serving their communities. The company prioritises employee wellbeing with generous benefits, including free travel for staff and their families, making it a rewarding place to build a fulfilling career.
Contact Details:
Marldon - Bedford Place Hostels Recruitment Team
