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Lead Driver Review

at Stagecoach UK

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver, Logistics and Operations, Transport Planning

Little Hulton

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Follwing a programme to assist me in becoming more manegerial based and have a better knowledge of the company operations

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
I enjoy it although at times it is hard to fit in around the work commitments. My mentor is a huge help and extremely suportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Already I have learned so many things regarding how and why decisions are made, also the process involved in making fundamental decisions to move the business forward.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
Fantastic all on my portal very straight forward

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5
My Manger is with me 24/7 at work and is a bank of knowledge.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
My Trainor is fantastic nothing is too much for her and is always available when I need support, and she also has a lot of patience with my IT skills.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
Massively I have a much clearer understanding of how the finances of the company run.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

We are the best operator of buses in the uk without any doubt, the company have lots of opportunity to progress and they invest time and finances into the staff

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?

Just do it, you won't look backl.
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