Trainee Bus Drivers

Newbury & District; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly training pay

Higher weekend rates after training

26 days holiday plus public holidays (

Job summary

Newbury & District currently seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Trainee Bus Drivers from Greenham, Thatcham. You will start on an hourly training rate and progress to a higher wage with improved weekend rates after successful completion of training.

The role offers flexible hours, with options for full-time or part-time work and opportunities to travel across Reading Buses network. We value customer service excellence, safety and comfort for passengers.

Qualifications

• Valid, clean car driving licence
• Previous bus/coach driving experience preferred but not required
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Willingness to undergo DBS check if needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of customer service, safety and comfort for passengers
• Operate from Greenham depot with flexible hours
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures
• Participate in training and development programs

Skills

Customer service

Flexible hours

Can-do attitude

DBS check

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Bus Driver

Location: Greenham, Thatcham

Salary: An hourly rate of 12.98 during training and then upon passing (5-6 weeks approx) 15.00 M-F, 17.00 Sat/Sun, public holidays

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

We're looking for enthusiastic and customer friendly people looking to start their career as a driver to join Newbury & District, part of the award-winning Reading Buses family.

There's great flexibility to tailor hours, ranging from fixed rostered hours or flexible hours through to part-time hours during school term-time.

Based out of our Greenham depot, Newbury & District is a name synonymous with public transport in West Berkshire since 1932. 91 years later we're proud to be providing the very highest levels of service with modern buses and a small team of friendly drivers. As Newbury & District bus driver you will be delivering the highest standards of customer service, safety and comfort for your passengers.

About you:

• A valid, clean, car driving licence
• Previous experience in bus or coach driving preferred but not necessary as training will be given
• Have outstanding customer service skills
• Possess a can-do attitude
• Successful candidates may need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

What we offer:

• An hourly rate of 12.98 during training and then upon passing 15.00 M-F, 17.00 Sat/Sun, public holidays.
• Yearly salary of around 31,000
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays
• A PAYE pension scheme
• An award-winning training team
• Free CPC training
• Free travel on the Reading Buses network including sister companies
• Free uniform

Candidates with experience of; Trainee Passenger Transport Driver, Apprentice Bus Driver, Trainee Coach Driver, Bus Driver Apprentice, PSV Trainee Driver, Junior Bus Operator also be considered for this role.