Qualified Bus Drivers in Newport

2 months ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Newport Bus Full time

New Career? New Company?

It's time to join the team at Newport Bus and become an important part of the life of the city of Newport. We've got a £1500 joining bonus if you are already a PCV driver

Newport Bus has been bringing a vital service to the city and the surrounding areas for over 120 years - your turn to join the Green Revolution.

There are exciting changes ahead in our business. As we grow our network and range of services, we are recruiting full-time qualified bus drivers. You will get the chance to drive our comfortable (and quiet) electric buses. Be part of the change

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (£13.45 p/h & enhanced rates for anti-social hours - approx. £28,000 per annum for a 40-hour week)
  • £1500 joining bonus.
  • Permanent employment.
  • Free bus travel for you, your partner and eligible children (offering a saving of £350 for an annual child pass for example).
  • Free uniform.
  • Free staff bus
  • Full training is provided for non-qualified PCV drivers (you get paid whilst training too).
  • Continuous training is provided free for all our PCV drivers.
  • Up to 28 days of holidays (inc. bank holidays) with your birthday as a paid day off and an extra 5 days after 5 years' service.
  • Pension scheme with extra benefits.
  • Employee Discount and Well-Being Scheme.
  • Real opportunities for career progression, including moving to coach driving and management for the right person.

Who we are looking for

  • You are customer-service driven. You enjoy being a helpful person. You are a safe driver. You are punctual and professional

Your duties are:

  • Safe transportation of passengers, whilst providing professional customer care.
  • Issue tickets and receive contactless payment of fares (No cash handling).
  • Operate the local bus services according to the routes and timing instructions.
  • Deliver a friendly welcome, answer questions and serve a diverse range of passengers.
  • Portray a high-quality image of our company to the passengers and other road users.
  • You won't have to park, wash your bus or count the monies at the end of your shift either. Only good driving and excellent customer service.

The bus services provided by Newport Bus are delivered seven days a week, from 4:00 until 23:30. Our drivers work any five days out of seven. There are a variety of shifts that can begin as early as 4 am and as late as midnight.

Requirements

  • A PCV category D driving licence with less than 6 UK points. If unsure, check your license with the DVLA.
  • Valid and up-to-date CPC card - preferable, but we can refresh your licence.
  • Available to work across a variety of shifts. These include early mornings, late nights and weekends.

If you do not have a Category D driving licence and would like to train to be a bus driver, please see our trainee bus driver page.

About our pay structure

For qualified PCV drivers, the standard pay rate is £13.45 p/h, with enhanced rates for unsociable hours [Monday to Saturday from 7 PM to 6 AM at £14.57 p/h and Sundays at £17.4 9p/h]. Overtime is also available; however, it is not contractual.

PCV driver Joining Bonus: we will pay a £1,500 joining bonus if you have a PCV licence with an up-to-date CPC card. The bonus is paid in three instalments, £500 in your first wage packet, £500 on the second-month anniversary and £500 on the three-month anniversary of your start date.



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