Bus Driver

ABM UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services provider in London is seeking a professional Bus Driver to join their team. The role involves safely transporting passengers at the airport while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a valid PCV licence, proficiency in English, and a positive attitude. Flexibility to work varying shifts is essential. The company offers competitive pay, training, and a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Financial and legal support

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PCV licence (D, D1) with no more than three points.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Ability to pass and maintain an Airside Pass and Driving Permit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe bus transportation for airport passengers.
• Operate buses, minibuses, and cars as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and provide exemplary customer service.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Positive attitude

Flexibility to work additional shifts

Education

Valid PCV licence (D, D1)

Job description

LOCATION: London City Airport

SHIFT PATTERN: 0 hours per week

PAY RATE: £16.51 per hour

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department [e-mail]. We're here to help!

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Working Hours & Shift Pattern:

Shifts will cover a 24‑hour period, 7 days a week, 365 days a year operation. Working weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Principally to deliver the safe, efficient and effective bus transportation of airport & airline passengers (ground staff, crew members and other client groups) between designated transfer points. The job is performed in buses, minibuses or cars. There will also be the need to perform other driving duties as required to include but not limited to Bowsers, high lifts, deicing vehicles. Full training will be provided for all vehicles. Operating airside, but with the willingness to work in any areas. This job offers regular daily routine, with some variations on occasion.

ABM Aviation bussing services are a key service provider to our customers. Our colleagues need to be professional, polite and smart at all times. Our passengers are a mix of business professionals, holiday makers and airline crews. It is essential that they have a positive experience on every journey.

Embracing technical innovations, we are building ways of automation to help track, report and inform our performance. There will be a requirement for our drivers to use an automated job allocation and recording system. Full training will be provided.

Person Specification: Essential

• Must hold a valid PCV licence (D, D1) with no more than three points endorsed, maintaining regular reports for inspection.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of both written and spoken English.
• Must be able to pass and maintain an Airside Pass and airside driving Driving Permit, including competency checks where necessary. This will require a full 5 year work history, the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.
• Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to deal with people effectively and with ease.
• A positive pro‑active “can do” attitude.
• Flexibility to work additional shifts for ad‑hoc demand and duty cover will be required, local catchment area would be advantageous.

Key Accountabilities

• Appearance & Professional etiquette | As an ambassador of our company and client brands you will showcase your personal standards to ensure you are clean, presentable and demonstrate exemplary customer service engagement.
• Knowledge & Experience | As a professional driver, you will maintain a good level of PCV knowledge, managing your licence to ensure validity of passes and permits are maintained at all times in order to deliver your duties well.
• Leading by Example | You will perform your duties to your consistent level best, within the skills, knowledge and tools available to you. You will be receptive to recommended guidance or specific direction from Lead Drivers, Duty Supervisor & Management levels, particularly in business contingency and recovery events, where clear direction is essential to deliver well.
• Safety First | You will continually safeguard yourself and your passengers in which you are supporting, being the local expert to protocols and environment, you will be consistently monitoring and be prepared to address or elevate unsafe practices.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue‑chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.