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Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
We are therefore recruiting a Bus Driver for the Bicester, Oxfordshire site.
The Role:
- Drive EV, H2 and diesel vehicles during Road Tests and Shakedown Tests in a timely manner and to the Wrightbus Quality Standard.
- Comply with the highway code at all times and operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Assess vehicle steering, general driving condition, suspension system, of vehicles during Road Tests and Shakedown Tests.
- Identify and report faults when they occur.
- Refuel or charge vehicles to complete the required mileage before delivery to customers.
- Shunt vehicles around company premises or to external approval bodies when required.
- Implement any customer sign-off feedback or customer market feedback on Quality issues to improve Quality for new buses leaving the factory.
- Assess vehicle heating & demister operations.
- Confirm entrance and emergency doors comply to requirements.
- Support with pre-vehicle delivery cleaning
The Requirements:
- Clean PCV Cat C Driving License
- 1 year bus driving experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and is forward thinking.
- Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality.
- Be a competent practical worker and ensure safe, efficient use of all hand tools
The Benefits:
- Medicash Scheme
- Discount with local businesses and high street retailers
- Career progression
- Professional development
Note:
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. xiskglj
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Bus Driver in Bicester employer: Bamford Bus Company Limited
Wrightbus is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including a company van, enhanced overtime rates, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge EV and Hydrogen technologies. With a strong focus on work-life balance through flexitime options and career progression pathways, Wrightbus fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture where Mobile Service Engineers can thrive while contributing to the future of sustainable transport across the UK and beyond.
Contact Details:
Bamford Bus Company Limited Recruitment Team
