At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive modern buses while providing top-notch customer service and ensuring passenger safety.
- Company: Join the award-winning Reading Buses family with a friendly team atmosphere.
- Benefits: Earn £12.98 during training, increasing to £15-£17, plus 26 days holiday and free travel.
- Other info: Enjoy free uniform and a PAYE pension scheme while working in a historic transport company.
- Why this job: Kickstart your driving career with flexible hours and comprehensive training in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Valid car driving licence; customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 17 £ per hour.
Location: Greenham, Thatcham
Salary: Starting at £12.98, increasing to £15 - £17 depending on days worked
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time
We're looking for enthusiastic and customer friendly people looking to start their career as a driver to join Newbury & District, part of the award-winning Reading Buses family. There's great flexibility to tailor hours, ranging from fixed rostered hours or flexible hours through to part-time hours during school term-time. Based out of our Greenham depot, Newbury & District is a name synonymous with public transport in West Berkshire since 1932. 91 years later we're proud to be providing the very highest levels of service with modern buses and a small team of friendly drivers.
As Newbury & District bus driver you will be delivering the highest standards of customer service, safety and comfort for your passengers.
About you:
- A valid, clean, car driving licence
- Previous experience in bus or coach driving preferred but not necessary as training will be given
- Have outstanding customer service skills
- Possess a can-do attitude
- Successful candidates may need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
What we offer:
- An hourly rate of £12.98 during training and then upon passing £15.00 M-F, £17.00 Sat/Sun, public holidays.
- Yearly salary of around £31,000
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays
- A PAYE pension scheme
- An award-winning training team
- Free CPC training
- Free travel on the Reading Buses network including sister companies
- Free uniform
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Trainee Bus Driver employer: Newbury & District
Newbury & District is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a supportive and dynamic work culture. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, employees are encouraged to innovate and lead, making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the heart of Newbury, the company offers unique advantages such as a collaborative team environment and opportunities for career advancement in the thriving transport sector.
