Trainee Bus Driver - Shepherds Bush

First Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company committed to providing excellent customer service through state-of-the-art electric buses. As a bus driver, your role will not just ensure safety on the roads but also contribute positively to people's daily lives. Flexible hours, job security, and extensive development opportunities await you.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Job security

Company pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 12-month road experience on UK roads.
• No more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving and customer service for passengers.
• Assisting with transportation to various destinations.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Education

City & Guilds/BTEC

Job description

Our Shepherd's Bush garage took a momentous further step towards zero emissions in February 2020 with the introduction of West London's first 24-hour, double-deck electric bus route: Route 94 (Acton Green to Piccadilly Circus).

The electric buses on Route 94 join the 36 single-deck vehicles we introduced in 2018 when we converted to electricoperation two other routes: the C1 (Victoria to White City) and the 70 (South Kensington to Chiswick). Our electric buses are making a positive contribution towards the mayor's goal of running a 100 per cent zero emissions fleet in the capital

Being a bus driver is not only about safe driving, it's customer service. Getting people/children to their jobs/school on time, picking people up having done a day's shopping, or dropping them to see friends - you will help with it all!

We knowthat learning to drive a bus and taking the plunge in a different career may seem scary at first.

We'd just like to offer you reassurance and let you know not to worry, we'll support you if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before! Bus driving is an incredible rewarding career, and our training is world-class and builds confidence in all of our trainees.

We listen to our staff; this is what they said that they love about us:Flexible, friendly, great teamwork, everyone willing to help each other, Respectful and inclusive - everyone is welcome, management are approachable and listen; great job security.

Trainee & PCV drivers need to have; 12-month road experience on UK roads, no more than 6 points, safe driving and customer service skills

What we can offer you:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Working Rest Day payments and variable overtime
• No hidden recruitment costs, we pay for your medical, your background checks and City&Guilds/Btec if you don't hold one.
• Job Security
• Great Development opportunities
• Service related pay increases
• Company pension scheme
• Pay as you Train
• Gym membership discounts (some locations only)
• High street and other discounts through our provider
• Cycle to work scheme

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