At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive buses and provide excellent customer service in Reading.
- Company: Join an award-winning bus company with a friendly team.
- Benefits: Earn up to £38,000, enjoy free travel, and receive performance bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible hours with overtime opportunities and generous holiday allowance.
- Why this job: Get trained for your PCV licence and grow your career in transport.
- Qualifications: A clean car licence and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 32040 - 39160 £ per year.
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £38,000 per year
Job Type: Full time, Permanent.
We're looking for friendly, caring and confident people who are passionate about customer service to join our amazing team as bus drivers in and around Reading. All you need is a can-do, customer focused attitude and a clean car licence.
Our Academy will train you to help you get your PCV licence (bus licence) and your professional development will continue throughout your employment.
We offer competitive rates of pay - after successful training drivers join our starter rota where the basic salary is around £27,300 rising to up to £38,000 when you become part of the main rota - with plenty of opportunity for increasing this with overtime. During the 5-6 week training period the pay is around £519 per week rising to a basic £606 per week when you move to the starter rota and there is a guaranteed minimum of £692 a week when you reach on our main rota. Overtime is often available if you want to earn more!
Other great benefits include:
- Performance bonuses
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- High street discounts through the Hapi app
- Free travel on Reading Buses and sister companies
- Free smart uniform
- The opportunity to work for an award-winning bus company!
Reading Buses is an equal opportunity employer and we would love to hear from you. To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter. Come and be a star at Reading Buses!
Candidates with experience of; Trainee Passenger Transport Driver, Apprentice Bus Driver, Trainee Coach Driver, Bus Driver Apprentice, PSV Trainee Driver, Junior Bus Operator also be considered for this role.
Trainee bus drivers in Reading employer: Reading Buses Careers
Reading Buses is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training to help you obtain your PCV licence while ensuring a supportive and friendly work environment. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and generous benefits including free travel and high street discounts, you'll find plenty of opportunities to thrive in your career as a bus driver in the vibrant community of Reading. Join our award-winning team and enjoy a fulfilling role where customer service and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.
