Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training & Benefits

Blackpool Transport Services Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Recruit a friend

Free bus and tram travel

Extensive training program

Pension scheme

Unum LifeWorks support

Uniform provided

Job summary

Blackpool Transport Services Limited is hiring a Trainee PCV Driver at Rigby Road Depot. You will learn to drive a bus while delivering excellent customer service on busy routes. Starting as a trainee, you’ll be paid during training and mentored by our qualified Training Team.

This full-time role offers a clear career path into professional driving with strong focus on safety and customer care. Applicants must be 18+, hold a UK driving licence, and be committed to safe, courteous driving on our

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and legally permitted to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience in customer-focused role.
• Ability to provide polite, patient customer service.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training to become a professional driver.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge of local geography is beneficial.
• Health and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicle checks are completed and report faults.
• Ensure passenger safety and comfort during boarding, travel and alighting.
• Control boarding, alighting and conduct of customers.
• Provide a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Drive vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional manner.
• Maintain schedules and be at the take-over point on time.
• Issue tickets and safeguard company revenue.
• Operate the paying-in system and account for money.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service orientation

Cash handling experience

Verbal communication

Numeracy skills

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

High school education

Job description

Blackpool Transport Services Limited is hiring a Trainee PCV Driver at Rigby Road Depot. You will learn to drive a bus while delivering excellent customer service on busy routes. Starting as a trainee, you’ll be paid during training and mentored by our qualified Training Team.

This full-time role offers a clear career path into professional driving with strong focus on safety and customer care. Applicants must be 18+, hold a UK driving licence, and be committed to safe, courteous driving on our