Coach Driver - Stansted

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

Job summary

A leading transport provider in Stansted is seeking experienced PCV Drivers. You will provide excellent customer service while safely transporting passengers. The role requires a valid UK PCV licence and flexibility to work varied shifts. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including free travel on the National Express Network and comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Free Bus & Coach travel

Company pension

Private online GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid UK PCV licence essential for the role.
• Ability to work a flexible 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and connect customers across the coach network.
• Deliver outstanding service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Load and unload passenger luggage.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Flexible working

Ability to load and unload luggage

Education

Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)

Job description

We have fantastic opportunities at National Express in the South East for experienced PCV Drivers to join our welcoming and talented team based in Stansted as a Professional Coach Driver.

Within the role you will be providing our customers with an outstanding level of service, whilst safely transporting and connecting them across our coach network.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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

• 17.53 per hour
• Averaging a minimum of 42 hours per week, with the ability to work overtime.
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (This increases by a day for each completed calendar year of service to reach a maximum of 25 days.
• An unsociable hours allowance of 13.50 per shift for all duties that sign on between the hours of 20:00 & 02:00.
• A weekend work allowance on all duties that start on a Saturday or a Sunday of the hourly rate of 19.68
• A night allowance of 15.50 paid for duties that operate over the hours of 02:00 until 03:00.
• A reduced night allowance of an additional 58p to standard rate of pay for hours worked between 23:00 & 06:00 (example: if a duty signs on at 14:00 and sign off at Midnight, you will get 1 hour at the reduced rate) Please note that Night allowance and Reduced night allowance cannot be used in conjunction with one another
• 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
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• A smart comfortable uniform
• A Company pension
• Private online GP service
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• 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

What you'll need

• A Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)
• An ability to provide outstanding customer service
• A flexible approach to working 4 days on and 2 days off within a variable shift pattern.
• The ability to load and unload passenger luggage

All shifts over a 24 hour period are required to be worked.

Our extensive training and development programmes include:

• CPC and continuous training to ensure you keep your hard earned qualifications
• Free medicals as well as being paid for your time to undertake necessary medicals for CPC renewal
• In depth route learning and vehicle familiarisation before you hit the road for the first time
• Company specific training company specific training in defensive driving, disability awareness.

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.