Bus Driver

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Denton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative transportation company as a Bus Driver and make a real difference in your community! This role offers you the chance to connect people and places while ensuring their safety and comfort. As part of the Elite Driver Academy, you will receive comprehensive training, enabling you to excel in your driving career. Enjoy perks like free travel for you and your family, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for service and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Discount card and benefits scheme

Free travel on buses for family

Career progression opportunities

Enrolment in pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Navigate buses safely through Greater Manchester.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Act as a community ambassador.

Skills

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety commitment

Education

PCV licence (to be obtained)

Job description

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Job Title: Bus Driver / Trainee Bus Driver / School Bus Driver

Location: Denton

Salary: £12.41 Pre-Test, £13.56 - £16.23 Passed Test, £16.54 - £18.75 after 1 year & licence holder.

Our client operates bus services across Greater Manchester with depots in Bolton, Wigan, Denton, and Heywood.

Join the Elite Driver Academy and Serve Your Community with Pride!

We are assembling an elite team of bus drivers to make a meaningful impact in Denton. As a bus driver, you'll connect people and places, becoming an integral part of the local community and touching lives with your driving skills.

Key Responsibilities for Bus Drivers / Trainee Bus Drivers

• Navigate buses through Greater Manchester ensuring safe transportation.
• Provide excellent customer service, creating a positive experience for passengers.
• Act as a community ambassador, fostering positive connections.
• Perform precise manoeuvres and handle challenging routes.
• Work collaboratively with fellow drivers and support staff.
• Maintain professionalism, discipline, and camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities for School Bus Drivers

• Deliver high levels of customer service.
• Drive to DSA standards.
• Handle cash, contactless, and mobile payments.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Promote health and safety culture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and right to work in the UK.
• Experience as a bus driver is welcomed but enthusiastic newcomers are considered.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to undergo training and acquire a PCV licence.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training through our Elite Driver Academy.
• Opportunity to serve the community and make a positive impact.
• Discount card and benefits scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Free travel on most Greater Manchester buses for you and family.
• Enrolment in pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.

To Apply

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Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage