Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Worthing, West Sussex
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
Picking up and dropping off passengers to their destination.
Face to face customer service.
Checking buses in the morning to make sure they are road worthy.
Face to face customer service.
Checking buses in the morning to make sure they are road worthy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
my trainer was very informative and made the experience fun while teaching the important responsibilities of being a bus driver.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
There has been a new route I've had to learn.
I feel a lot more confident driving a big vehicle to when I first started.
I feel a lot more confident driving a big vehicle to when I first started.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It was structured in a way that you could track your progress and see how you were developing your skills.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer would give me the relevant days off from driving so I could complete my courses.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor was great and always willing and available to help. He made things easy to understand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel I have a better understanding of why we do certain things.
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think it's a fun job and driving a big vehicle can be fun it also offers some challenging situations.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
See it through. Although it's not for everyone if you like the idea of driving around all day. When challenges arise take it slow and don't be afraid to ask for help.
