Bus Driver (Trainee)

Go North West; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an elite bus driver in Bolton, where your driving skills will connect communities and make a positive impact on passengers' lives. This full-time role offers a comprehensive apprenticeship program, ensuring you gain a nationally recognized qualification while enjoying competitive pay and numerous perks. With a focus on safety and exceptional customer service, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence. Enjoy benefits such as free travel for you and your family, a pension scheme, and progression opportunities that pave the way for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Comprehensive training

Free travel for family

Employee benefit scheme

Automatic pension enrolment

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Store discount

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Navigate bus routes safely and efficiently in Greater Manchester.
• Deliver first-class customer service to all passengers.
• Collaborate with fellow drivers to exceed performance targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Driving Skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

PCV Licence (to be acquired)

Job description

Join the Elite Driver Academy and Serve Your Community with Pride!

Attention all skilled drivers! We are assembling an elite team of bus drivers to make a meaningful impact in Bolton. As a key player in connecting people and places, you'll become an integral part of the local community, touching the lives of thousands with your exceptional driving skills. Enrolling as a trainee with our business also gains you a nationally recognised qualification, via our elite apprenticeship programme. This is an enhanced training programme, providing our new recruits with the knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a professional bus driver. We will teach you more than how to drive a bus, our programme has a specific focus on how we will ensure a safe operation and an excellent customer service across the Bee network. You will have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills and complete our 13-month apprenticeship.

Responsibilities:

• Navigate your mighty bus through the bustling streets of Greater Manchester, ensuring smooth and safe transportation for our diverse range of passengers.
• Act as the friendly face of our business, delivering first-class customer service with a can-do attitude, putting a smile on every passenger's face.
• Embrace your role as a community ambassador, fostering positive connections and making a difference in the lives of our passengers.
• Execute precise manoeuvres and pilot challenging routes with the finesse of a seasoned veteran.
• Collaborate with fellow elite drivers and support staff, working as a tight-knit unit to exceed performance targets.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and camaraderie, reflecting the spirit of an elite driver.
• Attend a series of workshops delivered by industry experts.

Requirements:

• Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and the right to work in the UK.
• Have been a UK resident for at least 3 years
• A positive, outgoing attitude with excellent communication skills to engage and assist passengers from all walks of life.
• A knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment on board.
• Ability to undergo necessary training and acquire a PCV licence through our esteemed Driver Academy.
• A commitment to safety, punctuality, and teamwork, ensuring the smooth operation of our bus services.

Perks and Benefits:

• With competitive hourly rates starting from £12.60 , Begin your journey by setting the foundation for a rewarding career.
• Comprehensive training provided through our esteemed Elite Driver Academy, equipping you with the skills to excel in your role.
• The satisfaction of serving your local community, connecting people, and making a positive impact every day.
• TOTUM apprentice card providing some amazing discounts and fantastic benefits.
• Progression opportunities available
• Hapi, our employee benefit scheme – hundreds of offers on high street and leisure brands
• Free travel on most Greater Manchester bus operators and Go-Ahead Group buses across the country (excluding London) for you and your family
• Automatic enrolment in the company’s pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enlist today and drive your way to success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60-£17.58 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)