Trainee Bus Driver

Adventure Travel; Cardiff; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you with a forward-thinking company that values training and development. Join the Trainee Bus Driver program and gain a qualification that lasts a lifetime, with no prior experience required. Enjoy paid training, job security with a reputable international transport company, and a competitive salary starting at £12.73 per hour. With guaranteed hours, free travel for you and a guest, and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the open road. If you have a valid UK driving license and a passion for customer service, this is your chance to embark on a rewarding journey.

Benefits

Paid training

Job security

Competitive salary

Guaranteed hours

Free travel

Continuous training

Company benefits and pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty points.
• At least one year of UK driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive training to become a qualified bus driver.
• Provide exceptional customer service while driving.

Skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Bored of looking out at the same view every day? Love meeting and interacting with people?

We have the career for you!

Join our Trainee Bus Driver program and gain a qualification for life.

No previous bus driving experience is required. We offer the training and assistance you need to kickstart your journey.

Why choose us:

• Comprehensive Training: Our professional instructors, boasting years of experience, will train you from scratch. You'll be paid during your training, and your training costs are on us. Your earnings begin on day one! A training bond of one year will apply.
• Job Security: We're a part of Comfort Delgro, a respected international transport company.
• Competitive Salary: £12.73* per hour with increases after one year, and opportunities for overtime. *Pay rate includes an attendance bonus.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week minimum, with additional overtime possibilities.
• Regular Income: Receive weekly pay through bank transfer with digital payslips.
• Free Travel: Travel freely on any of our bus routes for yourself and at least one family member or friend.
• Continuous Training: We're committed to helping you deliver top-tier service. You can expect regular compliance refresher courses to ensure you're among the most professional bus drivers on the road.
• Company Benefits and Pension: We offer the benefits of a large company as part of ComfortDelGro.
• Career Development: With some experience, you can explore opportunities to diversify your career within the company, such as joining our team of supervisors, lead drivers, mentors, trainers, or managers.

Who can apply?

We only ask for three things from you:

• A valid UK driving license: Ensure your driving license has no more than 3 penalty points and you have not been disqualified from driving in the last ten years.
• UK driving experience: You have at least one year of UK driving experience and held a UK driving licence for one year.
• Customer service skills: Demonstrate your ability to provide exceptional customer service.

We have no age limit.

Don’t worry if you have never driven a bus before – We can train you! Our Training Academy is in Cardiff at the docks.

How to apply?

Email [e-mail] to apply or call 02920 442040 to discuss a role.