Trainee Bus Driver

Pattigenerale; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Nottingham is looking for Trainee Bus Drivers. No previous experience needed as training is fully funded. Enjoy a permanent, full-time position with a starting pay of £13.72 per hour, rising to £14.11 after six months. Candidates must have a full UK car licence and 12 months driving experience. Comprehensive benefits include 28 days holiday and excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free travel on NCT buses

Paid meal breaks

Excellent health care package

Life Assurance

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Complete 8-week training program funded by the company.
• Adhere to safety regulations and schedule punctuality.

Skills

Great customer service

Friendly and compassionate communicator

Excellent standard of driving

Organised and punctual

Education

Full manual UK car licence

At least 12 months UK car driving experience

Job description

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Nottingham City Transport, 6 time UK Bus Operator of the year, are currently recruiting trainee and experienced bus drivers.

NO PREVIOUS BUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE NEEDED: During our 8‑week training programme, our award‑winning Training Team will support you all the way in obtaining your qualifications and help you get confident behind the wheel. All training is funded by the company, so you can learn while you earn.

What We Offer

• Enjoy the security of a full‑time, permanent job, driving buses and carrying some of the most satisfied customers in the country
• £13.72 per hour starter rate (this includes your bus driver training period) rising to £14.11 per hour after 6 months
• Progress and earn over £31,400 a year (£15.50 per hour)*
• Enjoy 28 days holiday, rising to 34 days per year (after 4 years service)
• Free grouprider travel for you on NCT buses and free travel for you and two nominees on all NCT buses and the tram
• Paid meal breaks
• Earn premium payments for all hours worked on Sundays and after 21:00 Mon‑Sat
• Excellent pension scheme with 6% employer contributions**
• Great health care package that includes dental and optical care with a range of other benefits***
• Life Assurance***
• Earnings based on a top rate driver working 39 hours per week
• Following auto enrolment into the Pension Scheme
• After 6 months service

Experience & Qualifications

• Great customer service
• Friendly and compassionate communicator
• Excellent standard of driving
• Organised and punctual
• At least 12 months UK car driving experience
• Full manual UK car licence holder
• No more than 3 penalty points on your driving licence

Seniority Level

• Internship

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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