Trainee Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Training to be a Bus driver. Our role involves safely transporting people to their chosen destination.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying learning new skills and excited to see how far I can go in the future.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am learning to handle and drive large vehicles on the road. The apprenticeship helps us learn more in depth customer service skills and helps us to understand the behind the scenes processes involved in running the depot, not just us driving one bus.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship is well organised with Onefile which helps you easily keep track of your progress. There are different aspects such as the learner journal, question banks to test you knowledge and understanding and also day courses which are well presented.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My instructors and management team are extremely supportive and encouraging. They will help you find ways around any problems and will always address any concerns you may have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Mark at Realise is available on the phone or by email and is ready to answer any queries or questions I may have and is always prompt to reply with a helpful and informative answer. He gives great feedback on your work and is very encouraging.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives a much greater understanding of the role, it's so much more than just driving! It's all about understanding the customer service and support we need to be able to provide not just control the vehicle.
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
There are football teams within the company that you can get involved in if you want to and the company runs "trade-up" events to help you find out how to adapt your role or change roles/departments within the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great job, you get to meet new and interesting people daily and you are well supported throughout the intensive training they provide.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Go for it - it's a new challenge, a new adventure and you will enjoy it!
