Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
4/5
Driving buses for Stagecoach. Preforming daily vehicle checks and trying to stick to the time table as much as possible whilst driving as safely as possible.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoy it at times but ready to get it over with
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Gained a bus driving licence and learnt different driving techniques and customer service skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised and structured but my depot are the ones who let the course down by not letting me do the apprenticeship as much as I need
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
None
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They help out as much as possible
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I believe it helps slightly but not a great deal
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
None. It's not a very good work social life balance so no activities are ever planned
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes and no. The pay and amount of hours you can get are good but most shifts can be stressful and long. It depends on the type of person you are
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Stand your ground and don't be a yes-person when you always get pestered for overtime
