Apprentice Bus Driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Driver
Plymouth
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
2.5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
1.4/5
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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
Driving buses, dealing with customers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Best job I've ever had
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learned to drive a bus
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
The apprenticeship part of the program was largely forgotten about by Stagecoach's bus driving trainers
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel confident if I ask for support I will receive it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Training provider doesn't respond to queries sent to them via their own systems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
It doesn't feel relevant- most of the other employees didn't do it and it hasn't caused them any problems.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
None that I'm aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a satisfying and worthwhile job with decent pay and good union representation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Do it. Forget your fears about driving such a large vehicle, you'll be trained well and you'll get a rewarding job out of it.
