Trainee Bus Driver - Walsall

National Express Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Bus Drivers in Walsall. This full-time role offers comprehensive training to obtain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence, ensuring you have a qualification for life. With a commitment to customer service, you will transport passengers safely across the region. Enjoy guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and a range of exclusive benefits, including free travel on the National Express network. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Paid training

Free Bus & Coach travel

50% discount for friends and family

Fully paid CPC training

Free licence medicals

Life assurance

Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

Company pension

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over and possess a valid Full UK Car Licence.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while safely transporting customers.
• Work any 5 days out of 7 with varying shifts.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Time Management

Education

Full UK Car Licence

Job description

Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for a different line of work, or searching for a new challenge, becoming a National Express Bus Driver may be the right job for you.

We have fantastic opportunities in Walsall for individuals interested in becoming a qualified Bus Driver, to join our welcoming and talented team on a full-time basis.

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

Our in-house training team will support and guide you to gain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence, providing you with a qualification for life!

As a Professional Bus Driver with National Express West Midlands, you will provide excellent customer service while safely transporting our customers across the region.

You will be expected to work any 5 days out of 7. We do not operate fixed days or shift patterns; rest days and working days will vary week to week, but rotas are set in advance to help you plan.

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

What you'll need

• A valid Full UK Car Licence
• A passion for delivering great customer service
• To be aged 18 or over

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment

• Paid training at £12.21 per hour, rising to £14.83 once qualified, £16.23 after 2 years of service, and £18.12 after 3 years of service
• 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 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
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Life assurance
• Private online GP service
• Paid annual leave
• A smart, comfortable uniform
• A company pension
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Free access to our award-winning Health Bus, providing free health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling and support for health and wellbeing
• An opportunity to participate in our Cycle to Work scheme
• A warm invitation to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
• An opportunity to become a Master Driver

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Things to Note

At National Express, we pride ourselves on our health and safety record. We operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, drug and alcohol testing will be conducted, and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.