Job Description
We're looking for friendly, caring and confident people who are passionate about customer service to join our amazing team as bus drivers in and around Reading.
All you need is a can-do, customer focused attitude and a clean car licence. Our Academy will train you to help you get your PCV licence (if you don't have one) and your professional development will continue throughout your employment.
We also welcome applications from PCV licence holders.
We offer competitive rates of pay – after successful training drivers join our starter rota (we call it the midi-bus rota) where the basic salary is around £27,300 rising to £30,000+ when you become part of the main rota - with plenty of opportunity for increasing this with overtime.
During the 5-6 week training period the pay is around £434 per week rising to a basic £506 per week when you move to the midi-bus rota and there is a guaranteed minimum of £578 a week when you reach on our main rota. Overtime is often available if you want to earn more!
Other great benefits include;
- Performance bonuses
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Free travel on Reading Buses and sister companies
- Free smart uniform
- High street discounts
- The opportunity to work for an award-winning bus company!
How to apply
Email your CV and Cover Letter to the email address provided
For more information, call us on 0118 959 4000 or email us.
Reading Buses is an equal opportunity employer and we would love to hear from you.
Come and be a star at Reading Buses!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £27,300.00-£35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- READING: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PCV licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location