Bus Driver

Go South Coast Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming company striving to recruit more women into bus driving roles! Offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and ample opportunities for career growth, this role supports a friendly environment. You will engage with the community while ensuring safe and enjoyable travel for all.

Benefits

Free bus travel for staff and nominated guests

Paid training period

Generous holiday entitlements

Professional uniform provided

Discounts at major retail outlets

Qualifications

• Hold a UK driving licence with experience.
• Enjoy working with people and are friendly.
• Flexible with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in flexibility with shift work.
• Engage with passengers in a friendly manner.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Enjoy working with people

Flexible with shift work

Education

UK driving licence with experience

Job description

Join Our Mission to Recruit More Women Drivers!

We are committed to encouraging more women to become bus drivers! While bus driving may not have traditionally appealed to women, we're working hard to make this a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

It's a fantastic job for anyone—friendly, secure, well-paid, and offering opportunities for career growth as you travel the world.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent pay rates:
  • Trainee Drivers - £13.75 per hour (first 7 weeks)
  • Bus Drivers (Monday to Friday) - £15 per hour
  • Weekend Rate (Saturday & Sunday) - £16 per hour
  • Overtime (Weekdays) - £20 per hour
  • Overtime (Weekends) - £21.33 per hour
• Starting pay for trainees is £13.75/hr, increasing to £15/hr (weekday) and £16/hr (weekend) once solo driving begins. Additional work pays £20/hr on weekdays and £21.33/hr on weekends.
• Discounts at major retail outlets, supermarkets, tech shops, DIY stores, clothing retailers, and more.
• Supportive team environment and customer service focus.
• Local knowledge is helpful but not essential.
• Full-time and part-time vacancies available, including for non-licence holders with full training provided, and existing PCV licence holders.
• Depots located in Salisbury and Pewsey, with flexible location preferences.
• Apply online and expect to hear from us within 2 working days.

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy working with people
• Friendly and approachable
• Hold a UK driving licence with experience
• Flexible with shift work

Why Choose Us?

• Supportive training team
• Free bus travel for staff and nominated guests, including children
• PCV licence training available
• Long-term employment with competitive pay
• Paid training period
• Annual pay reviews
• Dynamic work environment and a welcoming community
• Discounts and perks at various shops and entertainment venues
• Professional uniform provided
• Generous holiday entitlements and flexible working options

Apply now via our online application form, and we will contact you within 2 working days.