Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Hull, UK
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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:
4/5
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.
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.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
This was a childhood dream job so I thoroughly enjoy it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Personally improved upon my maths within the apprenticeship and job role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My trainer through Realise was always prepared for the lessons, and was always thorough throughout.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Always supported throughout any questions, concerns, incidents etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Realise training trainers couldn't have been more helpful throughout the apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The apprenticeship was definitely an eye opener, especially with different rules and regulations you don't get taught through the training school.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, we have a depot football team, Airsoft team and a few other sports
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
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.
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.
