Coach Driver - West Midlands

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

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking experienced Coach Drivers for their Aston depot in Birmingham. The role offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and valuable employee benefits. Candidates must hold a valid UK PCV licence and have a passion for customer service. Join a supportive team and enjoy flexible working hours along with various perks such as free travel on the National Express network.

Benefits

Free Bus & Coach travel

Company pension

Exclusive benefits from retailers

Paid annual leave

Access to online GP service

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or over.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate the coach and deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure safety and compliance with driving regulations.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable coach environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving experience

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)

Valid UK manual car licence

Job description

Join National Express West Midlands as a Coach Driver

We're looking for experienced Coach Drivers to join our professional team based at the Aston depot in Birmingham. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to deliver exceptional service to our valued customers.

Our current pay rates...

Pay rates

• Weekday pay: £14.60 / hour
• Weekend pay: £15.64 / hour
• Overtime pay: £18.25 / hour

Guaranteed 43 hours a week

Paid from Book on to Book off (No unpaid breaks)

Location

Aston Depot, Birmingham. However flexibility required for occasional starts from Walsall or Wolverhampton

Operation Hours

We operate 7 days a week, 3am until 2am. Although there would be a rare expectation to stop out overnight.

Schedule

Any 5 days from 7 including a variety of early, day, late, and late nights

What you’ll need

• A valid UK PCV licence (Category D)
• A valid UK manual car licence
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• To be aged 21 or over

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

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment

• 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
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• 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
• 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.

Things to Note

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.