Join the Elite Driver Academy and Serve Your Community with Pride!
Attention all skilled drivers! We are assembling an elite team of bus drivers to make a meaningful impact. As a key player in connecting people and places, you'll become an integral part of the local community, touching the lives of thousands with your exceptional driving skills. Enrolling as a trainee with our business also gains you a nationally recognised qualification, via our elite apprenticeship programme. This is an enhanced training programme, providing our new recruits with the knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a professional bus driver. We will teach you more than how to drive a bus, our programme has a specific focus on how we will ensure a safe operation and an excellent customer service across the Bee network. You will have the opportunity to continuously develop your skills and complete our 13-month apprenticeship.
Responsibilities:
* Navigate your mighty bus through the bustling streets of Greater Manchester, ensuring smooth and safe transportation for our diverse range of passengers.
* Act as the friendly face of our business, delivering first-class customer service with a can-do attitude, putting a smile on every passenger's face.
* Embrace your role as a community ambassador, fostering positive connections and making a difference in the lives of our passengers.
* Execute precise manoeuvres and pilot challenging routes with the finesse of a seasoned veteran.
* Collaborate with fellow elite drivers and support staff, working as a tight-knit unit to exceed performance targets.
* Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and camaraderie, reflecting the spirit of an elite driver.
* Attend a series of workshops delivered by industry experts.
Requirements:
* Possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and the right to work in the UK.
* Have been a UK resident for at least 3 years
* A positive, outgoing attitude with excellent communication skills to engage and assist passengers from all walks of life.
* A knack for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment on board.
* Ability to undergo necessary training and acquire a PCV licence through our esteemed Driver Academy.
* A commitment to safety, punctuality, and teamwork, ensuring the smooth operation of our bus services.
Perks and Benefits:
* With competitive hourly rates starting from £13.56, Begin your journey by setting the foundation for a rewarding career.
* Comprehensive training provided through our esteemed Elite Driver Academy, equipping you with the skills to excel in your role.
* The satisfaction of serving your local community, connecting people, and making a positive impact every day.
* TOTUM apprentice card providing some amazing discounts and fantastic benefits.
* Progression opportunities available
* Hapi, our employee benefit scheme – hundreds of offers on high street and leisure brands
* Free travel on most Greater Manchester bus operators and Go-Ahead Group buses across the country (excluding London) for you and your family
* Automatic enrolment in the company’s pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Enlist today and drive your way to success.
Pay: £13.556 - £18.75 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week (Split Shift)
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
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