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Bus Driver Apprenticeship

  • Metroline
  • London , Greater London
  • £13.15 per hour
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Are you interested in becoming a professional London bus driver but don’t have any previous experience? Look no further than Metroline’s Bus Driver Apprenticeship, where you will be responsible for the safe transport of passengers on all Metroline’s bus routes The apprenticeship is available at Willesden Junction, Cricklewood, and Perivale garages only, and your preferred location can be discussed at interview stage.

  • GMFJ Reference
    254221
  • Wages
    £13.15 p/h
  • Hours
    38.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    19/09/2024
  • Start Date
    02/12/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    13 months

  • Location
    London
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Maritime & Marine Operation
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Passenger transport driver - bus, coach and tram (ST0338)
  • Employer
    Metroline

Description

Being a Metroline bus driver is about driving a bus, being a professional and looking after our passengers, which takes a special skill set. We work hard to provide the very best quality of service, so it is vital that we recruit the right people for this important job.


Why do an Apprenticeship with Metroline?

When you become a Metroline bus driver you are also starting a career with a range of benefits and huge opportunity for growth. Once you’ve successfully achieved your licence with our excellent trainers (typically by the second month of your apprenticeship), you can earn anywhere from £28.1k to £36.2 in year one alone, without doing any overtime. This rises with length of service, to as much as £33.5k to £44.9k after five years.

What are the benefits of an apprenticeship with Metroline?

  • Job security
  • Enhanced training to receive a Level 2 nationally recognised qualification
  • Level 1 Qualification in Maths & English minimum
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Free (Non-Contractual) Bus, Tube & London Overground travel for you + one
  • Free uniform
  • Opportunities for Career progression
  • A City & Guilds qualification in bus driving
  • Paid holidays
  • Company Pension
  • Sports and social facilities
  • Child Care voucher scheme


For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 254221)

Company website : https://www.metroline.co.uk/

  • Strong communication skills
  • Resilience
  • Dedication

To apply you should:

  • Hold a full driver’s licence, with at least one year’s UK driving experience.
  • Be prepared to train for a PCV licence & Drivers Qualification Card, as part of the Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • Applicants with 6 penalty points may be considered on an individual basis.
  • Be prepared to work varying shift patterns, which include rostered weekends and bank holidays.

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.

  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptable

For the right person who is determined to succeed, there are opportunities for clear career progression through to supervisory & management positions and we see the apprenticeship as great way to kick start your career in the transport industry.

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