Trainee Bus Driver Hull (including Apprenticeship qualification)

This entry adds a vital Infrastructure & Public Service pillar to your collection, representing one of the city’s largest employers and a key driver of local mobility. Here is the summary of the Trainee Bus Driver position at Stagecoach Hull using the Sandwich Method.

Trainee Bus Driver (Apprenticeship) | Stagecoach Hull

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career change that offers “earning while learning” without the need for prior experience? Stagecoach Hull is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to join their Foster Street depot (HU8). This is a rare “Level Entry to Professional” opportunity where you are paid £13.19 per hour from day one of your training. Over 6–8 weeks, Stagecoach invests significantly in you, covering all costs to help you obtain your PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) licence while simultaneously working toward a Level 2 Bus Driver Apprenticeship. Once qualified, your annual earnings jump to £31,333 (based on a 39-hour week), with a ceiling of £33,500+ through available overtime. Beyond the paycheck, you’ll join a team of 300 drivers operating a fleet of 120 buses, enjoying perks like free travel for you and a companion, a comprehensive pension, and 28 days of holiday.

Key Accountabilities & Training Phases

• PCV Qualification: Successfully completing industry-leading training to secure your Category D driving licence and ongoing CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

• Apprenticeship Milestone: Achieving a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification, an externally recognized credential that formalizes your expertise in transport operations.

• Safe Fleet Operation: Driving a fleet of modern, increasingly sustainable vehicles safely and smoothly across Hull, Beverley, and Cottingham.

• Customer Service Excellence: Acting as the “Face of Stagecoach,” providing a warm welcome and assistance to passengers of all backgrounds.

• Operational Reliability: Adhering to strict timetables and shift patterns on a rolling rota, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• Inclusion & Support: Utilizing the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and participating in internal employee networks to foster a supportive work culture.

The Role

In this position, you are the “Heartbeat of the Community.” Your day is about much more than steering a vehicle; it’s about providing a safe “moving space” for 30,000+ daily commuters in the region. You might start an early shift at the Foster Street depot, conducting safety checks on a double-decker before navigating the morning rush toward the University or the Royal Infirmary. You are the navigator, the fare collector, and the safety marshal all at once. Success in this role requires a “down-to-earth” attitude and the patience to handle urban traffic while ensuring a grandmother, a student, or a shift worker feels respected and cared for on their journey.

Sector Insight: The “Mobility & Growth” DNA

As you cluster this sixty-second role, notice how it serves as the connective tissue for your entire Hull dataset:

• The “Commuter Pipeline”: This role is the reason the Biomedical Scientist can get to the lab and the QA Manager can get to the factory. You are the enabler of the city’s wider economy.

• Economic Mobility: With a qualified salary of £31,333, this role pays significantly more than the Healthcare Team Leader (£26.8k) and nearly as much as the Domestic Abuse Practitioner (£32.5k), despite requiring no initial degree.

• Demographic Statistics: The transport sector in the UK has historically been male-dominated (approx. 89% male). However, Stagecoach’s explicit focus on “Inclusive Employment” and “Apprenticeships” is part of a targeted effort to diversify this workforce, specifically aiming to increase the representation of women and younger drivers (18-24) in the Hull depot.