Trainee Pcv Bus Driver

Overview:
**Come and join Blackpool and the Fylde’s #1 Bus Company**

Are you ready to embark on an exciting new career journey? We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Trainee Bus Drivers If you're passionate about providing excellent customer service, love the open road, and have always dreamed of being behind the wheel of a bus, this opportunity is for you.

Don’t worry if you have never driven anything bigger than a car, you will be paid to learn how to drive a bus by one of our highly qualified Training Team. They will teach you all you need know on how to become a professional bus driver and customer service champion.

**What we need from you**
- you must be 18+ years of age (this is a legal requirement)
- driven regularly for at least 12 months.
- proof of right to work in the UK.
- a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- a drive for quality customer service
- a passion for safe and courteous driving on our open roads

**Why us**

Blackpool Transport are a leading transport operator in the UK, operating Blackpool’s network of buses and modern light-rail trams. We are on a mission to connect people, businesses, and communities to a better future - through sustainable public transport.

We don’t sit still and our vision to be the most reliable and sustainable mode of travel on the Fylde Coast. We’ll soon introduce the first ever electric bus to Blackpool and have exciting plans to redevelop our historic depot on Rigby Road.

Whilst we have ambitious commercial objectives, we’re proud to be a key part of the communities that we serve and work closely with our stakeholders, partners and customers to deliver a high-quality bus and tram service.

**What we offer**:

- Your basic salary is £23,500pa, rising to over 27k after 12 months. (Pro Rata, working 37 hours per week on the main roster)
- Overtime is often available.
- Full positions available
- A modern and well-maintained fleet of buses

**A generous benefits package includes**:

- 28 days’ holiday per year rising annually to 33 days after 5 years, inclusive of 8 public holidays.
- 'Recruit a friend' scheme.
- Free travel on all our bus and tram services (with additional passes available for a few of your nearest and dearest)
- An extensive training and development programme to ensure that you are one of the best qualified drivers on our roads and can provide an amazing customer experience.
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Paid PCV Medicals
- A BTS bus driver of the year scheme, with some great prizes and a chance to represent the company in the national competition.
- Enrolment into the Blackpool Transport pension scheme and access to pension advice if needed.
- Work/life assistance 24 hours a day through Unum LifeWorks
- An employee care programme for help and advice when you need it.
- Exclusive Discounts
- A smart, top-quality uniform

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Job Summary_**

The biggest priority for all of our bus drivers is to keep everyone safe, using your skills, knowledge and training which will be delivered within your first few weeks as an employee. You'll positively promote the Company’s image and reputation and safeguard the company’s revenue. As you'll imagine, we have a requirement to comply with all legislative requirements of the role and adhere to company policies and procedures.

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Main Responsibilities_**

Ensure all vehicle checks are completed in line with the Company procedures and any faults found are reported,

Ensure the safety and comfort of your passengers whilst boarding, travelling and alighting.

Control the boarding, alighting and conduct of customers.

To provide a high standard of customer service at all times

Be polite and helpful to customers. Treat them with respect and show patience when required.

To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way

Maintain operating schedules without compromising safety and ensure that you are at the correct take over point at designated time.

Implement accident report procedures when required.

Complete and submit appropriate report forms when required.

Be familiar with vehicle equipment and its use.

Issue tickets in line with Company agreed procedures and safeguard the Company’s revenue.

Operate the paying in system correctly and account for all money received and paid in.

Understand how to deal with customers with disabilities and treat appropriately.

Give advice about the Company Services.

Acquire knowledge of the passes recognised by the Company and deal with customers accordingly.

To keep up to date with any changes to condition of travel, ticket types, fares or promotions by reading notices and briefings from managers.

Ensure that vehicles display the correct destination information.

Be alert and courteous at all times.

Take action in the case of customer illness.

Be smart and presentable whilst on duty, compliant with company dress code.

Safeguard lost property and