Job Description
Be free to be you! We won’t make you cover up your tattoos or take out piercings! Want colourful hair? Go for it! Work shouldn’t dampen your sparkle so come as you are and drive one of our buses!
You will need to wow us with your positive attitude, conversation skills and safe driving ability and in return we will provide you with all the training and support you will need to succeed in your new career.
Successful candidates will become the face of our business and an integral part of the local community. Responsible for keeping all of our customers safe on their travels making sure they feel welcomed with fantastic customer service, helping them to connect with places and loved ones.
Getting your PCV licence
Following a successful job offer we will send you for a medical appointment and help you fill in your forms to the DVLA.
On getting your licence back we will arrange a start date with you, where our amazing driving school team will then teach you all you need to know to pass your theory tests and convert you from car driver to bus driver.
On qualifying as a Bus Driver
Once you have completed your practical test we will pair you with a mentor who will assist you in settling into your new role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting customers warmly, ensuring they have a safe and pleasant journey and receive the most suitable ticket for their needs.
- Ensuring your vehicle is driven safely, including completing vehicle safety checks.
- Money handling.
What do I need to apply?
- Full UK driving licence (car) with at least 6 months driving experience and no more than 3 points.
- Available to work full time shift work which may include; early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Be passionate about providing outstanding levels of customer service at all times.
- Be able to stay calm under pressure and make on the spot decisions.
Benefits of working for us
- Initial and ongoing training.
- A stable income with our guaranteed 40 hour working week and optional overtime often available.
- You will receive £10.42 an hour whilst training. On achieving your licence we will recognise this and pay you £11.50 an hour for your first year as a newly qualified bus driver. After gaining a years’ experience (or if working rest days) you will receive another increase to a full driver wage of £12.10.
- Rail overtime paid at an enhanced rate of £20 per hour.
- Regular overtime paid at time and a quarter.
- Free travel for you and your family across the Go East Anglia Network and other Go-Ahead regional bus companies.
- Employee Assistance Programme accessible by all employees, employees partners and children between the ages of 16-24 living at home in full time education with resources including financial/legal/mental health advice, lifestyle courses and workshops and counselling services.
- Opportunities to develop your career- Our Managing Director started as a bus driver!
- Company pension.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Friendly teams.
- Uniform provided to you.
- Company mobile phone provided.
- Be part of the Go-Ahead Group one of the largest UK transport providers with operations expanding internationally.
- Access to attend Go-Ahead Group ‘Women in Bus’ Networking events.
What Our Drivers Say!
Reasons they joined the buses:
- Childhood Dream
- Felt unfulfilled by previous work
- Wanted a completely different career
- Wanted to be able to help people
- Didn't know what to do after leaving school/college
Reasons for staying on the buses:
- A secure job
- Feel supported
- Love the team- it's like a family
- Can talk to managers in the same way as talking to other drivers
- Love driving
- Progression opportunities
- Regular overtime- I can earn what I want!
- One of the best things I've done... I should have done it sooner!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelvedon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location