Bus Driver Apprenticeship

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

Duties will include:

Safeguard customers, employees, general public, pedestrians, vehicle and other road in relation to current passenger carrying vehicles (PCV) driving regulations, health and safety legislation, company policies and procedures  Report any accident or incident that involves injury, damage to any customer, pedestrian or third-party property or vehicle damage following company procedures Follow company procedures when dealing with a failure, breakdown or non-vehicle problem to support continuity of service

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

Training:
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

Training Outcome:
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

Employer Description:
Metroline employs almost 6000 people who help carry over one million of our customers across the capital every day. We are a company who invest in and value our people and we offer training of the highest quality to become a professional London bus driver.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative,Non judgemental