Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Sheffield
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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 particular routes around Sheffield and Barnsley, picking up and dropping off passengers at designated stops
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Meeting new people from a variety of depots
Useful resources
Learning through multiple channels
Variety of tutors
Useful resources
Learning through multiple channels
Variety of tutors
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Improved English and maths
Understanding customer service and philosophy surrounding different nationalities, abilities and cultures
Improved English and maths
Understanding customer service and philosophy surrounding different nationalities, abilities and cultures
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Sometimes dates, times and tutors would change last minute
Clearly explained
Made sense to the job role
Wish it was prioritised more as it took nearly 18months for me to complete
Clearly explained
Made sense to the job role
Wish it was prioritised more as it took nearly 18months for me to complete
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Due to driver shortages I often found there would be months between each workshop as they just couldn't spare me for a day
Realise did support me in putting pressure on my employer
Realise did support me in putting pressure on my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Individual tutors were great
However I was never contacted by a specific company just individual tutors involved in my training
However I was never contacted by a specific company just individual tutors involved in my training
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I found myself questioning things more, specifically with assisting passengers and how things are done in my job role. My maths has really improved and this has helped me keep to time as I can work things out quicker
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There's more opportunities within stagecoach, chance to progress and additionally there's an option to branch out to sister companies
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Push to be allowed to attend more workshops you only get 1 year of funding.
Be yourself they appreciate honesty and authenticity.
Be patient with people, half the job is driving the other half is customer service.
Be yourself they appreciate honesty and authenticity.
Be patient with people, half the job is driving the other half is customer service.
