Got my PCV licence for free as they forgot to make me sign a ‘training bond’!
Cons
Ignorant and rude managers. Chaotic shift pattern. Poor pay. Company decide when you can take your leave entitlement. Travel time between depot and bus station is unpaid
4 day weekends, Decent Money, Pension Scheme(inc death benefit for spouse), weekly pay, uniform provided, MyFirstRewards(cheap tickets and other savings)
Cons
Very little home life, Pension Scheme is an annuity, lack of 4 day week(all the local competitors do), allocated annual leave, zero sick pay for first 7 days then 60% thereafter, robust management, 4 weeks annual leave(all the other bus operators offer 5 weeks), lack of incentives to retain staff long term.