Bus Driver Perry Barr

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Professional Bus Driver, where your role is crucial in delivering outstanding service while ensuring passenger safety. Enjoy a structured work schedule with guaranteed hours, competitive pay rates that increase with experience, and a variety of perks including free travel on the National Express network. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about driving and customer service, 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 scheme

Paid CPC training

Free medicals for license renewal

Life assurance

Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV license and provide excellent customer service.
• Age 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers across the region.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Valid full UK PCV license (Category D)

Job description

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

You will work any 5 days out of 7, with rest days scheduled in advance. Shifts can start as early as 3am and end as late as 2am, though most shifts are later starting and earlier finishing. Some night shifts are included.

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Our current opportunities are based at the Perry Barr garage.

Did you know?

If you've been driving a PCV vehicle for the last 3 years, you can join us at our highest pay rate of £18.12 per hour.

If you've been driving a PCV vehicle for the last 2 years, you can join us at the intermediate rate of £16.23 per hour.

Requirements:

• A valid full UK PCV license (Category D)
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Age 18 or over

What we offer:

• Starting pay of £14.83 per hour, increasing to £16.23 after 2 years, and £18.12 after 3 years
• Guaranteed 35 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 spouse/partner on the National Express network
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares
• Free smart, comfortable uniform
• Company pension scheme
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free medicals for license renewal 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 the Health Bus for health checks
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counseling and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to become a Master Driver
• Invitation to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

National Express is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and can provide adjustments during the recruitment process upon request.

Health and Safety note:

We operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy, including initial drug and alcohol testing and random tests during employment, to ensure safety and wellbeing.