Bus Driver / PCV Driver

Metroline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroline Manchester is seeking enthusiastic Bus Drivers to join our team and ensure safe, enjoyable journeys for our passengers in the local community. Enjoy benefits such as free bus travel, 38 hours per week in a full-time permanent role with varying shifts, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Free bus travel for yourself and 3 companions

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Require full PCV licence and up-to-date CPC.
• Excellent communication skills to assist passengers.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely according to current road and traffic laws.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude.
• Ensure your bus is kept clean and roadworthy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Location: Sharston

About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was established in 1989, and is the fourth largest bus operator in London, operating about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services. It has been part of the largest private land transport company, ComfortDelGro, since 2000. Across the UK, Metroline employs 6,000 colleagues and helps carry over one million customers daily. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

Job Summary

Pay: £17 per hour (increased rate for weekends & BH)

Location: Sharston

Are you ready to fasten your seat belt and start steering your career as a Bus Driver for a new major operator in town? If so, we would love to hear from you at Metroline Manchester as we begin our journey as part of the Bee Network family!

We seek individuals passionate about providing excellent customer service within our local Manchester communities, making journeys enjoyable for our passengers. Metroline drivers take pride in ensuring passenger safety by following all rules and protocols at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your bus is kept clean and roadworthy
• Drive safely according to current road and traffic laws, executing challenging manoeuvres when necessary
• Deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude
• Maintain professionalism and ensure smooth, safe transportation for diverse passengers
• Collaborate with team and support functions to exceed performance targets
• Work with management to identify and address malfunctions or improvements
• Benefits include: free bus travel for yourself and 3 companions (or 3 children), free on-site parking, pension scheme contributions, Benefits Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, free uniform
• Require full PCV licence and up-to-date CPC
• Maintain a positive, professional approach with excellent communication skills to assist passengers from all backgrounds
• Be prepared to work varying shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends

Hours of Work

Full-time permanent contract, 38 hours per week, with shift work including early starts, late finishes, and weekends.