Bus Driver Review

by Stagecoach UK

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Understanding rules and legislation of a passenger carrying licence. Checking a bus over in a morning for a first use check and signing off the defect card. Running routes correctly to a timetable. Caring and safeguarding passengers.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Personally improved upon my maths within the apprenticeship and job role.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • This was a childhood dream job so I thoroughly enjoy it.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My trainer through Realise was always prepared for the lessons, and was always thorough throughout.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Always supported throughout any questions, concerns, incidents etc.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Realise training trainers couldn't have been more helpful throughout the apprenticeship.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The apprenticeship was definitely an eye opener, especially with different rules and regulations you don't get taught through the training school.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes, we have a depot football team, Airsoft team and a few other sports

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Personally it fits my lifestyle, is well paid and once you're comfortable within the job, it is fairly easy to go about your day.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?

    • Ignore alot of the people that have been there a long time, bring alot of negativity upon the company when in reality the job is as good as you make it.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver

Hull, UK

January 2024

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