Bus Driver Acocks Green

National Express Group PLC; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is hiring a Bus Driver in Hay Mills, offering pay rates from £15.55 to £19.00 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include providing safe transport and excellent customer service, working a flexible schedule with guaranteed weekly hours. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK PCV Licence and be at least 18 years old. Additional benefits include free travel on the network, a pension, and paid annual leave.

Benefits

Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself

50% discount for friends and family

Free licence medicals

Complimentary coach travel for partner

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18.
• Not offering visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport and excellent customer service across the West Midlands.
• Work any 5 days from 7 including a variety of early, late, and occasional night shifts.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Full UK PCV Licence (Category D)

Job description

Job Summary

Join National Express West Midlands as a Bus Driver – Now Paying £15.55 to £19.00 per Hour

We’re offering new, increased pay rates for experienced PCV licence holders:

• £19.00 / hour – 3+ years’ proven PCV (Bus and Coach Only) driving experience
• £17.02 / hour – 2+ years’ proven PCV (Bus and Coach Only) driving experience
• £15.55 / hour – less than 2 years PCV (Bus and Coach Only) driving experience

Location: Acocks Green Garage

As a professional driver, you’ll provide safe, reliable transport and excellent customer service across the West Midlands.

Operation Hours: We operate 7 days a week, 3am until 2am.

Schedule: Any 5 days from 7 including a variety of early, late, and occasional night shifts.

Rotas are set in advance to support your work-life balance.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK PCV Licence (Category D)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Minimum age: 18
• We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What We Offer

• £15.55 per hour increasing to £17.02 after 2 years of service and £19.00 after 3 years of service
• £19.00 per hour if you have been working as PCV driver (Bus and Coach Only) for the last 3 consecutive years
• Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week (overtime available)
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
• Complimentary coach travel for a nominated person or complimentary bus travel for a spouse or partner on the National Express network
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• A free smart comfortable uniform
• A company pension
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Free access to our award-winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to Work scheme
• An opportunity to become a Master Driver
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Things to Note

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.