Coach Driver Bournemouth

National Express LLC; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licence medicals

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free coach travel

Discounts for family

Job summary

National Express seeks an experienced Professional Coach Driver based at our Bournemouth depot. You will operate PCV vehicles, ensuring safe passenger transport and high-quality customer service across the coach network.

Pay rate is £15.88 per hour basic, with additional allowances and paid breaks. Guaranteed 40 hours per week with overtime; shifts cover 24 hours with occasional overnight stays. Visa sponsorship unavailable.

Qualifications

• Full UK PCV licence (Category D)
• Proven experience driving PCV vehicles
• Minimum age: 21
• Ability to handle passenger luggage

Responsibilities

• Drive coach services to transport passengers safely and punctually
• Provide outstanding customer service onboard and at stops
• Maintain safety and comfort of passengers during journeys
• Comply with company policies and road regulations

Skills

PCV driving

Customer service

Luggage handling

20+ years?

Job description

Join National Express as a Professional Coach Driver, based at our Bournemouth depot. We’re looking for experienced PCV licence holders to deliver outstanding customer service while safely transporting passengers across our coach network.

Our current pay rate: £15.88 per hour basic pay

Additional allowances…

• Unsociable hours (where applicable)
• Paid Breaks

Location: Bournemouth

Operational Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week, plus overtime opportunities. Shifts will cover 24 hours although there would be a rare expectation to stop out overnight.

Schedule: 5-on-3-off shift pattern, with some variation. The rota consists of early, middle and late shifts

What you’ll need…

• Full UK PCV licence (Category D)
• Proven experience driving PCV Vehicles
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Minimum age: 21
• Ability to handle passenger luggage

Training & development…

• CPC renewal and continuous training provided
• Paid medicals for CPC renewal
• Route learning, vehicle familiarisation, and specialist training in defensive driving and disability awareness

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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

• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Private online GP service
• A free smart comfortable uniform
• A Company pension
• Paid annual leave
• Exclusive benefits & savings from thousands of the UK's retailers and service providers
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
• Free 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

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.