Are you looking for a new career?
Bored of looking out at the same view every day? Love meeting and interacting with people and would love to help them feel safe and supported on their journey?
If you have answered yes then we have the career for you!
Join our Trainee Bus Driver program and become a qualified bus or coach driver.
No experience required. We offer the training and assistance you need to kickstart your journey, that’s all we ask from you is that you have a passion for customer service excellence and hold a valid car licence with no more than 3 points.
Why choose us:
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week minimum, with additional overtime possibilities.
- Competitive Salary: £13.44* per hour during training, increasing £13.73 per hour once fully trained. This guarantees a minimum annual salary of £28,538 with opportunities for additional overtime.
- Enhanced Sunday rate: £16.46 per hour.
- Regular Income: Receive weekly pay through bank transfer with digital payslips.
- Free Travel: Travel freely on any of our bus routes for yourself and at least one family member or friend.
- Job Security: We're a part of the ComfortDelGro Group, an international transport PLC.
- Comprehensive Training: Our professional and experienced instructors will train you from scratch. You'll be paid during your training, and your earnings begin on day one!
- Continuous Training: We're committed to helping you deliver a top-tier service. You can expect regular compliance refresher courses to ensure you're among the most professional bus drivers on the road.
- Company Pension: Enrol in our auto-enrolment pension scheme provided by a leading provider.
- Career Development: as you develop and build experience, you can explore opportunities to diversify your career within the company, such as joining our team of supervisors, lead drivers, mentors, trainers, or managers.
Who can apply?
We only ask for three things from you:
- A valid UK driving license: Ensure your driving license has no more than 3 penalty points and you have not been disqualified from driving in the last ten years.
- UK driving experience: You have at least one year of UK driving experience and have held a valid UK driving licence for one year.
- Customer service skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Don’t worry if you have never driven a bus before – We can train you!
We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.
"I wanted to be a bus driver as I have always wanted to drive a big vehicle, there is something cool about it. I previously worked in the NHS and in catering, so it was a big career change for me. I’m glad I made the move" - Jess
“I wanted to seize the opportunity to participate in free training. I have learnt a lot about the company and their development prospects. I used to work in data analysis and accounting and it’s great to be in an outside role" - Henry
How to apply?
Fill in the form below or alternatively email [email protected] or call 02920 442040 to discuss a role.