Trainee Bus Driver - Tolworth

First Group; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus garage in South West London as a Trainee Bus Driver. Enjoy a supportive team environment with excellent pay rates, job security, and development opportunities. You'll receive top-notch training while engaging in a critical role serving the community and enhancing public transport.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Job Security

Great Development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe driving while providing customer service.
• Transport people to their jobs, schools, and social events.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Education

City & Guilds/Btec certificate

Job description

Situated in the heart of South West London, Tolworth Bus Garage has been a key part of the capital's transport network for decades. Located just off the A3 and serving areas such as Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, and Epsom, it's a vital depot for connecting communities and keeping London moving.

The garage is known for its friendly, tight-knit team and strong community spirit. With a modern fleet of buses and a commitment to safety and service, Tolworth is the perfect place to start your career in public transport.

Being abus 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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