Term Time

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and family

Up to 5 weeks holiday

£6 train travel on major routes

Contributory pension scheme

Uniform provided

Friendly workplace

Job summary

First Bus in Taunton seeks qualified and trainee bus drivers to transport school children on a dedicated rota. You will drive pupils to school in the morning and back in the afternoon, working 30 hours per week across 41 weeks.

Overtime may be available, with pay £13–£14 per hour for PCV licence holders and £12–£12.50 for trainees. The role requires a driving licence (≤6 points) and a DBS check; training is offered for the right candidate to move onto the school bus rota.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Ideally 2+ years of bus driving or similar customer-facing transport experience.
• DBS enhanced disclosure required; training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport school children to and from their schools on a set rota.
• Ensure safety and provide reliable, punctual service.
• Report to depot staff manager and maintain good customer service.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Punctuality

DBS check

Job description

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Job Description

Fancy a change? We are looking for Qualified and Trainee Bus Drivers to driveour school buses in Taunton

Working on the Schools rota, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for providing a first-class service through the transportation of school children to and from their schools.

You will take children to school in the morning, be free to do whatever you want in the daytime and then take them home again in the evening.

Overtime will likely be available – either between your shifts, at weekends or during school holidays – for those who want it. We can offer an immediate start date!

You willwork30 hours a week Mon-Fri, 41 weeks of the year (holidays to be taken when the schools are out).

You will earn

PCV Licence holders £13.00 per hour and £14.00 per hour Overtime

Trainee drivers £12.00 per hour first 12 months and £12.50 per hour Overtime for the first 12 months

Reporting to the depot's staff manager, you will enjoy a rewarding job of transporting school children and be able to work under your own initiative. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate a good record of reliability and punctuality and will be keen to ensure the continuing success of our school contracts.

Skills and Experience

We require you to be in possession of a driving licence (with no more than 6 points). Ideally, applicants should have at least 2 years' experience driving, and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of how customer service is vital to a successful bus service. However for the right candidate, we will happily train you, and then move you onto the school bus rota when you're ready. A current DBS enhanced disclosure will also be required; however, this will be provided.

We'll be there for you, because you're there for us too

We want the best people on our team. So, we'll look after you with great training, benefits and opportunities to grow your career:

• Free bus travel for you and your family
• Up to 5 weeks holiday
• £6 all-day train travel on GWR, SWR and other First train companies
• Contributory pension scheme
• A fun and friendly workplace

We will also provide you with a uniform so no need to worry about having the right kit for the job!

Our people

We have an amazing talented and diverse workforce from mountain bikers, runners, gamers, movie buffs and every other variety of people. We are one big family and you won't find a greater team of people like it!

What do we do?

At First Bus, we are at the forefront of on bus technology, leading the way with real time information, tracking and contactless payments.

Our most recent investments are in new, state-of-the-art buses across our key networks. We are making a positive impact on air quality and tackling congestion!

Our goal is to make things easier and provide apleasant experience for our customers, it is all about delivering the very best service and so if you enjoy working with the public and making people smile then we want to hear from YOU!