Bus Driver Walsall

National Express Group PLC; Walsall; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Professional Bus Driver, where your primary focus will be on delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the safe transport of passengers. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts across a vibrant region. As you gain experience, your pay will increase, rewarding your commitment and service. Enjoy a range of perks including free travel on the National Express network, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about driving and customer interaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself

Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person

50% discount for friends and family

Free smart comfortable uniform

Company pension

Fully paid CPC training

Free licence medicals

Life assurance

Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK PCV licence and be over 18 years old.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers while providing excellent customer service.
• Work flexible shifts, including early mornings and late nights.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Time Management

Education

Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)

Job description

As a Professional Bus Driver with National Express West Midlands, you will be providing the very best customer service, whilst safely transporting our customers across the region.

You will be expected to work any 5 days from 7. We do not operate any set days or shift patterns - rest days are set out in advance to let you plan.

Your shift can start as early as 3am and finish as late as 2am, although most shifts start later and finish earlier than this. There are a small number of night shifts.

Current opportunities are in Walsall garage.

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

Did you know?

If you have been driving a PCV vehicle for the last 3 years you can now join us on our highest rate of pay of £18.12 per hour?*

If you have been driving a PCV vehicle for the last 18 months you can join us on our intermediate rate of pay of £16.23 per hour?*

What you'll need...

• A Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)
• An ability to provide outstanding customer service
• To be aged 18 or over

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

• £14.83 per hour increasing to £16.23 after 2 years of service and £18.12 after 3 years of service
• £18.12 per hour if you have been working as a PCV driver for the last 3 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
• Life assurance
• 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.

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.