Local bus driver (full/part time)

Whippetbus; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established bus company as a bus driver in Cambridgeshire, where you'll enjoy a supportive work environment and the chance to drive modern electric buses. This role offers guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and a variety of perks including free local travel for you and your family. With a focus on safety and customer service, you'll be part of a team that values each member and provides ongoing training. Whether you're an experienced driver or looking to start your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a community-oriented company that has been serving the area for over a century.

Benefits

Company Pension

24 Days Annual Leave

Free Local Bus Travel

Free Coach Travel with Flixbus

Free Uniform

Free Eye Tests

Free Breakfast and Hot Drinks

Discounts with Local Businesses

Free Staff Days Out

Ongoing Free CPC Training

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV licence or be willing to train for it.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

PCV Licence (Category D)

D-CPC Card

Job description

Whippet is Cambridgeshire’s oldest bus company, helping local communities get around for over a century.

Job role and requirements

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team of highly-skilled bus drivers on a full- or part-time permanent contract, based near Cambridge.

As a bus driver with Whippet, you can look forward to:

• Guaranteed 45 hours a week (full-time), with optional overtime
• Local Cambridgeshire routes, including the Universal service in Cambridge
• The opportunity to drive state-of-the-art, fully electric buses

If you already have a PCV licence (category D) and valid D-CPC card, you’ll be able to get started really quickly. If you don’t, we'll support you through all the training needed to gain this valuable qualification.

We aim to provide excellent customer service and a 100% safe environment for our colleagues and customers, and we’re looking for the best people to join our team providing top-quality customer service and a dependable bus network. You’ll need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid car licence (for trainees) or a PCV licence with no more than 6 penalty points (to get started straight away).

Working for Whippet means a workplace where we know you by name. We look out for each other and value everyone who works with us.

Once you’re onboard, you’ll benefit from our extensive training and staff development programme, including ongoing free CPC training and free driver medicals. You’ll also benefit from:

• Top rates of pay - over £35k a year for full-time drivers
• Overtime opportunities, if desired
• A choice of shift patterns, subject to availability
• Company pension
• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Free local bus travel for you and your family
• Free coach travel with Flixbus
• A smart, free uniform
• Free eye tests
• Free breakfast and hot drinks in our staff break rooms
• Discounts with selected local businesses
• Free staff days out
• and much more!

How to apply

Complete our fast-track application form to apply today, or email us with your details.

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