School Bus Driver

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Heywood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an elite team of school bus drivers and make a meaningful impact in your community! This role offers the chance to connect with local families, ensuring the safe transportation of children to and from school. With comprehensive training through the Elite Driver Academy, you'll gain the skills needed for success while enjoying benefits like free travel for your family and progression opportunities. If you're passionate about driving and dedicated to exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity to drive your career forward while serving the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Free travel for family

Employee benefit scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• Excellent communication skills to engage passengers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service while driving.
• Adhere to safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

PCV licence (or commitment to obtain)

Job description

School Bus Driver

Location: Heywood

Salary: £13 - £14 per hour

Our client is looking for drivers to join their school bus team.

Join the Elite Driver Academy and Serve Your Community with Pride!

Attention all skilled drivers! They are assembling an elite team of bus drivers to make a meaningful impact in Greater Manchester. As a key player in connecting people and places, you'll become an integral part of the local community, touching the lives of thousands with your exceptional driving skills.

Please note if you are a trainee driver, the training they provide may be up to 5 weeks and full-time hours.

Working on a dedicated 20 hour a week contract, you’ll be a friendly and recognisable face responsible for getting the youngsters of their city safely to their school, and back home again.

You’ll be following the school term dates of the school you’re running to, and you will be paid on a pro-rata basis - meaning you’ll be paid for every week of the year, even when it’s the school holidays.

An enhanced DBS safeguarding check will be required due to the nature of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service
• Drive to DSA standards
• Take cash, contactless, and mobile app payments
• Adhere to company policies and standard operating procedures
• Promote a positive health and safety culture within the business

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and the right to work in the UK.
• Prior experience as a bus driver is welcomed, but enthusiastic newcomers will also be considered.
• A positive, outgoing attitude with excellent communication skills to engage and assist passengers from all walks of life.
• A knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment on board.
• Ability to undergo necessary training and acquire a PCV licence through their esteemed Driver Academy.
• A commitment to safety, punctuality, and teamwork, ensuring the smooth operation of their bus services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training provided through their esteemed Elite Driver Academy, equipping you with the skills to excel in your role.
• The satisfaction of serving your local community, connecting people, and making a positive impact every day.
• Progression opportunities available
• Hapi, their employee benefit scheme – hundreds of offers on high street and leisure brands
• Free travel on most Greater Manchester bus operators and Go-Ahead Group buses across the country (excluding London) for you and your family
• Automatic enrolment in the company’s pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enlist today and drive your way to success.

Behaviours:

• Take pride in yourself and set your individual standards high. Bus Driving is a professional career and the standards expected by the company reflect how importantly they view the role.
• Understand responsibility. You’re responsible for the safety of your customers and colleagues, your timekeeping, your own personal standards, and for building the brand and image of their company.
• Bring your own personality, creativity, and ideas to improve their team. They use technology to ensure they’re all connected and can share their thoughts and ideas as one team.

To Apply

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