Stagecoach is hiring in the South West, and if you’ve already got your PCV license then you’ll be able to bag a £2000 golden handshake for jumping onboard. This is a limited-time offer, however, so you’ll need to act fast- with the bonus scheme being in place until the end of January 2023.
Managing Director Mike Watson said: "We’ve introduced this new offer just in time for Christmas, with the hope we’ll be able to attract experienced professional drivers to our Exeter team. Whilst we’re looking for new drivers with and without experience, we hope by offering a reward scheme to welcome drivers with existing licenses, our customers will be able to feel the benefit of a fully staffed local team that much quicker.
"This is a really great deal, which will be able to offer license holders a boost ahead of the festive season or help out those who are feeling the pressure of the cost of living rises."
Stagecoach announced earlier this year, their driving team had received a fantastic 10% pay increase, which new staff will also quickly be able to enjoy. The deal offers an hourly rate of £13 an hour from December, which is a full-time salary of circa 26k!
The bus operator runs a comprehensive network of services across Devon, into Cornwall, and the popular ‘Falcon’ long-distance coach service connecting the South West to Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. But as you’ll know; being a bus driver isn’t all about driving! You’ll be the lifeblood of the local community and the face of the business – playing an incredibly important role each and every day safely and comfortably transporting fantastic customers to work, to the high street, to our cities, towns and villages, to healthcare and community services, to days away and nights out.
What does the job offer?
£12.72 per hour, rising to £13.01 per hour from December
Guaranteed minimum of 39 hours
Part-time work available
Company Pension and sick pay scheme
20 Days holiday per year rising one day per year up to a maximum of five, plus eight bank holidays.
Free bus travel for you, your partner, and up to two children
Great first job with loads of opportunity for progression
Access to High Street discounts- from designer brands, household items, major supermarkets, cinema, days out and a variety of restaurants.
Access to a variety of flexible shifts to suit all
The peace of mind of job security
Free training, plus you can earn while you learn
No experience is necessary you’ll just need to have held a driving licence for at least one year
Paid sickness leave at a rate of 60 per cent
*The basic salary is after completion of training, you’ll initially earn £11.68 per hour while in training.
How does it work?
Even though you’ll already have your PCV license, you’ll initially be taken through the Stagecoach in-house training programme delivered by Realise Training. The high-quality courses, use a combination of practical training and classroom sessions, providing a comprehensive package to polish the skills you’ll already have. You’ll earn whilst you learn, with your fantastic welcome bonus paid in three installments and is available for Exeter PCV holders only - £500 on completion of training, £500 after 12 months service and £1000 after completion of 24 months. Please note, this offers ends on January 31, 2023.
Who will you be working with?
You’ll be part of an incredible family, Stagecoach employs over 1000 colleagues in the South West alone, and 25,000 across the UK. You’ll be part of one of the UK’s greatest business success stories.
You’ll be based at Stagecoach’s Exeter depot with the opportunity to drive out of one of Exeter’s many outstations. With a selection of city-based routes, through to longer distance interurban services, you’ll be able to hone your skills across some of the most beautiful scenery the South West has to offer. With local wellbeing champions on hand to welcome you to the team, and a variety of employee networks available to join, you’ll soon feel like you’re a part of the family!
What next?
So if you’ve got a friendly face, excellent customer service skills and fancy grabbing £2000, why not join one of the largest bus operators in the UK as part of their close-knit team in the South West. Just head over to stagecoachbus.com/careers to apply today- you won’t even need a CV to apply!
