PCV Coach Driver

Selwyns Travel Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coach transport company as a PCV Coach Driver in Manchester. You'll be responsible for providing safe and comfortable journeys for passengers across the UK. With guaranteed hours and competitive pay, this permanent role offers excellent benefits, including training and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK PCV Licence and have at least 12 months of driving experience. Apply now to be part of a team that values exceptional customer service and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Guaranteed 40 hours per week contracts

National Express Driver Excellence Scheme

Refer a friend scheme

National Express concessionary travel

Access to health-promotion initiatives

Training and career development

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Full company uniform provided

Qualifications

• At least 12 months bus/coach driving experience.
• A full, UK PCV (Category D) Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys to passengers.
• Operate services on behalf of National Express.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Education

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Job Title: PCV Coach Driver

Location: Manchester

Salary: £15.13 - £17.38 DOE & Shift

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Why choose us?

Selwyns continue to be a significant player in the UK's coach transport sector, combining over half a century of experience with a commitment to quality and innovation. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a prominent provider of coach services across the UK with operating hubs at Runcorn, Manchester and Milton Keynes.

At Selwyns, we recognise creating a first-class service for our customers starts by creating a first-class career for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can flourish and thrive.

Our partnership with National Express started in the late 1980s and has progressed into us becoming the second largest operator of National Express contracted services. Every year, Selwyns connects over 1 million passengers with various destinations across the country.

The role;

• Based: Wythenshawe, Manchester
• Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week - permanent position
• Monday to Friday Rate: £15.13 ph. Night rate: £16.63
• Weekend rate: £16.38 ph. Night rate: £17.88

Join the team operating services on behalf of one of the UK's most iconic travel brands. As a Coach Driver on our National Express network, you'll play a key role in delivering a safe, reliable, and comfortable journey to passengers across the country. Whether you're driving long-distance or regional routes, you'll be the face of our service - professional, courteous, and committed to exceptional customer service.

Please note:

• Operates between Blackpool and Birmingham
• Average 41.0 hours per week before overtime
• Earliest start time - 06:00
• Latest finish time - 00:15
• At least two rest days every week

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent rates of pay - Selwyns is an accredited 'Living Wage Employer' and a proud member of the 'Living Wage Foundation'. We also currently offer the highest paying driver rates as a Coach Operator in the North West as we believe our staff should be rewarded for the important service they deliver to our customers.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week contracts - Selwyns is also an accredited 'Living Hours Employer', which is also part of the 'Living Wage Foundation'. We understand how important stability and security is, so all our full-time contracts are guaranteed to pay 40 hours per week.
• 'National Express Driver Excellence' Scheme - this scheme recognises and rewards drivers who continually demonstrate excellent standards of driving and customer service with bonus payments.
• 'Refer a friend' scheme - introduce a 'friend' to our business and should they successfully pass their probation period, you will receive a £500 payment!
• National Express concessionary travel - Concessionary Travel is provided with National Express offering our drivers free travel during leisure time across the whole UK network. Free travel can also be extended to a single, nominated friend or family member. Drivers can also help promote the network in other ways by offering 50% discount codes to friends and family, helping to showcase our excellent service and multiple journey options.
• Drive modern vehicles which are less than 2 years old on average.
• We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at Selwyns. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives via our Wellbeing App and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Get access to many discounts ranging from everyday leisure activities to electrical and home purchases via 'My Staff Shop'.
• Training and career development - our range of schemes run from comprehensive CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for our drivers, to bite-sized sessions for ongoing development for those who require a little extra support. We offer real opportunities for development and invest in our staff to help them progress in their career.
• 5.6 weeks holiday per year.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full company uniform provided.

You must meet the following essential criteria:

• A full, UK PCV (Category D) Licence
• At least 12 month's bus/coach driving experience
• A valid Digital Tachograph card (not essential at application stage, but must have one prior to start on duty)
• A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No unspent criminal convictions

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Coach Driver, Driver, PCV Driver, Coach Operator, Motorcoach Operator, Shuttle Driver, Transit Driver, Charter Bus Driver, Passenger Transport Operator, Public Transport Driver, Motorcoach Driver, Bus Captain may also be considered for this role.