Pcv Bus Driver
2 weeks ago
Want a job with real purpose? Join us to drive into a greener future - help connect communities, bust congestion and improve air quality.
Our professional drivers provide safe, reliable and efficient passenger journeys across the North East, providing our valued customers with the best quality travel experience through their friendly, knowledgeable and helpful approach.
**Where would I be based?**
**Already got a PCV licence?**
Start immediately on the top rate of £12.83ph (£26,000 per year)
**Do I need to have a bus driving licence to apply?**
No previous bus driving experience is required to become a bus driver, thanks to our award-winning in-house Training Academy, where full training is provided free of charge.
If you've got great customer skills from working in areas such as retail, shop working and customer service, we'd love to get you on board.
We'll teach you how to drive a bus, put you through your bus driving test, whilst also covering accessibility and customer services training. Ongoing training will also be provided.
A minimum of 12 months car driving experience is required. Applications are also welcomed from those who already hold a PCV licence.
**What are pay and benefits like?**
- Minimum £11.00ph (£22,300 a year) starting wage once qualified, rising to the top rate of £12.83ph (£26,000 a year) after just 12 months.
- All pay rates reviewed annually.
- Increase your earnings with overtime - plenty of opportunities with some drivers earning up to £35,000 a year with overtime and enhancements.
- Beat the fuel cost rises with free travel on Go North East services, the Metro and some other bus operators - worth almost £2,000 a year.
- Region-wide travel for your partner and up to 3 children for only 75p a week.
- Opportunities for progression into other roles in the company and wider Go-Ahead Group.
- Team GNE Awards - annual awards with the chance to win prizes for providing excellent customer service.
- Team GNE discounts - saving up to 5% at major supermarkets and up to 10% at high street retailers.
- Free uniform is provided and renewed each year.
- Pension scheme - automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme. In addition to your own contributions, Go North East will also contribute into your pension fund.
- Free eye test.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From £22,300.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
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