Minibus Driver

**We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the community, providing compassion and excellent customer service to those with transport accessibility needs, many of whom have mobility difficulties.**

This rewarding minibus driving role is available for those looking to provide a reliable, safe and essential service to join our fabulous and welcoming team in Wednesbury.

**Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role**

You will have the assistance of our talented training team who will support you to become a fully qualified D1 PCV licence holder, enabling you to confidently drive a 16 seater minibus

This is a full time position, offering 38.75 working hours per week.
- You will be working across a variable shift pattern, inclusive of the below:

- AM shift - 07:30 - 15:45
- Mid shift - 10:00 - 18:00
- PM shift - 15:00 - 23:15
- Working any 5 days out of 7 across Monday-Sunday

**Day to day you will be...**
- Driving a minibus to and maintaining a scheduled timetable
- Driving to an exceptional standard
- Caring for customers as needed during your services, inclusive of;
- Carrying shopping bags door to door
- Pushing manual wheelchairs on incline
- Operating tail lift
- Kneeling to secure wheelchairs/scooters
- Connecting customers safely to and from various locations in and around the local area
- Conducting routine vehicle checks, ensuring your vehicle is safe and clean
- Enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling role

**In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive...**
- Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
- Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
- 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
- A smart comfortable uniform
- Company pension
- Access to a portal that provides a variety of deals and discounts including travel, days out, cinema, mobile, car and many more
- Access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is free counselling and support to improve your wellness
- Paid Annual leave
- Opportunity to take part in the Cycle to work scheme
- A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

**Things to Note...**:
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.