School Bus Driver in Manchester

Location: Sharston

About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, and is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services. It has been part of the largest private land transport company, ComfortDelGro, since 2000. Here at Metroline, we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK, helping carry over one million customers every day. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

Job Summary

Pay: £17 per hour (increased rate for weekends & BH)

Hours:

• Full-time 38 hours – Monday to Friday, split shifts between 6am-6pm (school routes)

Location: Sharston

Are you ready to fasten your seat belt and start steering your career by becoming a Bus Driver for a new major operator in town? If so, we would love to hear from you here at Metroline Manchester as we begin our exciting journey as part of the Bee Network family!

We are seeking individuals passionate about providing excellent customer service within our local Manchester communities, making journeys to our customers’ favorite places and people enjoyable. Metroline drivers pride themselves on delivering safe passenger journeys by following all required rules and protocols at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your bus is kept in a clean and roadworthy condition
• Drive safely in accordance with current road and traffic legislation, executing challenging manoeuvres when necessary
• Deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude
• Maintain high professionalism while ensuring smooth and safe transportation for passengers
• Collaborate with the wider team and support functions to exceed performance targets
• Work closely with management to identify malfunctions or improvements
• Enjoy benefits such as free bus travel for yourself and three others (partner + 2 children or 3 children), free on-site parking, pension contributions, benefits hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, free uniform, and more
• Hold a full PCV licence and up-to-date CPC
• Possess excellent communication skills and a professional, positive approach to engage with passengers from all walks of life

We deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable transport to our communities.

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