Bus Driver Coventry

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Professional Bus Driver, where you will be at the forefront of customer service while ensuring safe transport across the region. This role offers flexible working hours, with guaranteed weekly hours and opportunities for overtime. With a commitment to diversity and safety, the company values inclusivity and provides extensive benefits, including free travel for you and your loved ones, a company pension, and ongoing training. If you have a passion for driving and a dedication to customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free bus and coach travel

Complimentary coach travel for a partner

50% discount for friends and family

Free uniform

Company pension

Fully paid CPC training

Free licence medicals

Life assurance

Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Valid full UK PCV licence (Category D) required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely while providing excellent customer service.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings and late nights.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving a PCV Vehicle

Job description

As a Professional Bus Driver with National Express Coventry, you will be providing excellent customer service while safely transporting passengers across the region.

Work Schedule

You will work any 5 days out of 7, with rest days scheduled in advance for planning. Shifts can start as early as 3am and end as late as 2am, though most shifts are later starting and earlier ending. A small number of night shifts are also available.

Important Notice

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Additional Information

If you have been driving a PCV vehicle for the last 2 or 3 years, you may qualify for higher pay rates: 16.78 per hour if 2 years, and 18.62 per hour if 3 years of experience.

Requirements

• A valid full UK PCV licence (Category D)
• An ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Be aged 18 or over

Benefits

• Starting pay of 15.73 per hour, increasing to 16.78 after 2 years, and 18.62 after 3 years of service
• Guaranteed 38 hours of work per week, with overtime available
• Free bus and coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
• Complimentary coach travel for a nominated person or bus travel for a spouse or partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares
• Free uniform
• Company pension
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Life assurance
• Private online GP service
• Paid annual leave
• Exclusive benefits and savings from major UK retailers and service providers
• Free access to our Health Bus for health checks
• Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to become a Master Driver
• Invitation to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

Commitment to Diversity and Safety

National Express is committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all communities. We are a Disability Confident employer and will accommodate adjustments during the recruitment process.

We prioritize health and safety, operating a Drugs and Alcohol Policy applicable to all employees. Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted during initial assessment and randomly during employment.