Opportunity
Employer description:
We are offering the unique opportunity to join Metroline Manchester as an Apprentice Bus Driver, completing an enhanced training package over a 13-month period. You will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Passenger Transport Bus Driver Apprenticeship, which we deliver in partnership with industry experts Realise. Don’t worry, you’ll still be on the road driving one of our yellow busses within two months. The apprenticeship provides enhanced training in addition to this, with regular classroom and on-bus sessions to build your knowledge even further.
We are a great career destination as our apprenticeship programme is all about building transferable skills and knowledge which will help you grow and progress within the Transport industry. We want to see how driven and enthusiastic you are, because to really succeed you have to be fully committed and grab every opportunity that comes your way.
Pay: £12.60 in training rising to £13.93 after 2-3 monthsWhat to expect
As an Apprentice Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe transport of passengers on all Metroline’s bus routes. 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 (Full Cat D)
- The apprenticeship will cover Core Knowledge and Understanding, Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Operating a Passenger Vehicle.
- Route learning and Vehicle familiarisation
- 9 classroom sessions delivered by our industry expert partners
- On Bus Mentoring
- Level 1 Qualifications in Maths & English, should you choose to include this option in your pathway
Benefits
- Full PCV licence training provided
- Excellent rates of pay that rise based on length of service
- Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (a companion and 2 children OR 3 children)
- Free on-site parking
- Pension Scheme Contributions
- Benefits Hub
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free uniform
- TOTUM Student Discount
Location
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptable