Bus Driver (Trainee)

Join the Elite Driver Academy and Serve Your Community with Pride!

Attention all skilled drivers! We are assembling an elite team of Bus Drivers to make a meaningful impact in Bolton. As a key player in connecting people and places, you'll become an integral part of the local community, touching the lives of thousands with your exceptional driving skills. Enrolling as a trainee with our business also gains you a nationally recognised qualification, via our elite apprenticeship programme. This is an enhanced training programme, providing our new recruits with the knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a professional Bus Driver. We will teach you more than how to drive a bus, our programme has a specific focus on how we will ensure a safe operation and an excellent customer service across the Bee network. You will have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills over the 13-month apprenticeship and gain a minimum of Level 1 qualifications in Maths and English.

Responsibilities:

• Navigate your mighty bus through the bustling streets of Greater Manchester, ensuring smooth and safe transportation for our diverse range of passengers.
• Act as the friendly face of our business, delivering first-class customer service with a can-do attitude, putting a smile on every passenger's face.
• Embrace your role as a community ambassador, fostering positive connections and making a difference in the lives of our passengers.
• Execute precise manoeuvres and pilot challenging routes with the finesse of a seasoned veteran.
• Collaborate with fellow elite drivers and support staff, working as a tight-knit unit to exceed performance targets.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and camaraderie, reflecting the spirit of an elite driver.
• Attend a series of workshops delivered by industry experts.

Requirements:

• Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and the right to work in the UK.
• Have been a UK resident for at least 3 years
• A positive, outgoing attitude with excellent communication skills to engage and assist passengers from all walks of life.
• A knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment on board.
• Ability to undergo necessary training and acquire a PCV licence through our esteemed Driver Academy.
• A commitment to safety, punctuality, and teamwork, ensuring the smooth operation of our bus services.

Perks and Benefits:

• With competitive hourly rates starting from £11.42, Begin your journey by setting the foundation for a rewarding career.
• Comprehensive training provided through our esteemed Elite Driver Academy, equipping you with the skills to excel in your role.
• The satisfaction of serving your local community, connecting people, and making a positive impact every day.
• TOTUM apprentice card providing some amazing discounts and fantastic benefits.
• Progression opportunities available
• Hapi, our employee benefit scheme – hundreds of offers on high street and leisure brands
• Free travel on most Greater Manchester bus operators and Go-Ahead Group buses across the country (excluding London) for you and your family
• Automatic enrolment in the company’s pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enlist today and drive your way to success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£17.01 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bus Driver (Trainee)