Coach Driver Aston

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Coach Drivers for exciting full-time opportunities in Birmingham. This role involves driving on the National Express network and providing transport services for a variety of events, including school trips and corporate shuttles. With a focus on customer service and a commitment to safety, successful candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment and numerous perks. Join a company that values its employees and offers excellent benefits, including free travel and comprehensive training. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Free Bus & Coach travel

Complimentary coach travel for a nominated person

50% discount for friends and family

Smart comfortable uniform

Company pension

Fully paid CPC training

Free licence medicals

Private online GP service

Life assurance

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK PCV licence and a manual car licence.
• Aged 21 or over and passionate about customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive on the National Express network for various transport services.
• Provide transport for day trips, tours, and corporate events.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Valid UK PCV Licence (Category D)

Valid UK Manual Car Licence

Job description

We have fantastic full-time opportunities in the West Midlands for experienced Coach Drivers.

As a Coach Driver with Woods Coaches, you'll be driving on the National Express network or you will be providing transport services for day trips, international and national tours and excursions, sports events and corporate shuttle work, along with school trips and private events.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We have opportunities available for our multi-modal Aston depot in Birmingham; however, a level of flexibility is required with regard to travel for start destinations at Walsall and Wolverhampton.

What you'll need:

• A Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)
• A valid UK Manual Car Licence
• A passion to deliver great customer service
• To be aged 21 or over

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

• Averaging a minimum of 43 hours per week, with the ability to work overtime.
• Hourly rate of £14.04 weekdays
• Hourly rate of £15.04 weekends
• Paid from Book on to Book off (No unpaid breaks)
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a nominated person or complimentary bus travel for a spouse or partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• A smart comfortable uniform
• A company pension
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Private online GP service
• Life assurance
• 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
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
• A chance to travel and work across the UK and beyond

Join us on the journey… and apply today.

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.