Landside Bus Driver

Manchester Airports Group (MAG); Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking while on duty

Reward portal with discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

MAG Pension scheme

Discounts on travel

Discounts on MAG products and services

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Job summary

Manchester Airports Group is hiring an Airport Bus Driver at Manchester Airport. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week with night shifts and operates 24/7 to keep the airport running smoothly.

You'll drive PCV-equipped buses, deliver a first-class passenger experience, assist with luggage, and comply with PCV and Road Traffic Act requirements. MAG provides on-site parking, pension, discounts, and extensive career development.

Qualifications

• PCV driving licence held for at least 2 years.
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service or Passenger Transport (desirable).
• Valid CPC driver validation card.
• Printout of CPC modules to bring to interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class passenger experience.
• Assist customers with luggage and ensure items are secure on the vehicle.
• Adhere to PCV laws, regulations, and the Road Traffic Act to ensure compliance and safety.
• Keep up-to-date with DDA and PCV regulations to meet industry standards.
• Proactively report vehicle defects, suspicious activities, or damaged equipment to the Customer Transport Manager.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness to uphold a gold-standard car park experience.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents or lost property to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service or Passenger Transport

Job description

Airport Bus Driver

Based at Manchester Airport

Permanent 40 hours per week

Nights roster

£17.02 per hour including 17.5% shift allowance

Why Choose MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As one of the largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe.

Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking whilst on duty
• Access to our reward portal with discounts and savings
• 24hour employee Assistance Programme
• MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
• Discounts on tram and train travel to work
• Discounts on MAG products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports
• Fantastic career development opportunities
• Full uniform provided

The Role:

As an Airport Bus Driver, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring the smooth and safe transportation of customers and staff. Here’s what you’ll do:

• Deliver a first-class customer experience, making journeys exceptional for every passenger.
• Safely assist customers with luggage and ensure items are secure on the vehicle.
• Adhere to PCV laws, regulations, and the Road Traffic Act to ensure compliance and safety.
• Keep up-to-date with DDA and PCV regulations to meet industry standards.
• Proactively report vehicle defects, suspicious activities, or damaged equipment to the Customer Transport Manager.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness to uphold a gold-standard car park experience.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents or lost property to ensure excellent customer service.

Flexibility is key — this is a 24/7 operation, with a mixture of shifts to keep the airport running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A clean driving licence with a PCV licence held for at least 2 years.
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service or Passenger Transport (desirable).
• A valid CPC driver validation card (with all modules completed).

You’ll also need to bring a printout of your completed CPC modules to your interview. If you haven’t completed all modules, we can’t progress with your application. For guidance, visit GOV.UK.

Security Clearance

All offers are subject to security clearance, which includes:

• A 5-year address and employment history check.
• A criminal record check.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.