Bus driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Ashford, Kent
Review Submitted: January 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
General bus driving around the town it’s a different day everyday and it all about learning to better yourself as a driver
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It’s a eye opener to how driving is not just getting from A to B it more about the safety aspect of the journeys
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have to be more vigilant on the road and to pay attention to my surroundings as I am driving it’s made me a better driver on shift and off shift
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It very good with every stage leading into the next stage to get to the end goal being a safer better driver.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Quite a lot as all the other senior drivers are there to assist where needed so it all in place
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
100% there via all media like email and via the phone
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It’s helping as I can see my progress as Richard the representative has been out to see and talk over my progress
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we have a football team and they are other activities available too
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great working environment with a good working team
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Work hard and be patient and listen to the driving Instructor's as they are the key to your success
