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Driver

Cardiff

Posted 15/09/2024

Training £12.50 per hour; Qualified £13.82 per hour

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. Cardiff bus are looking to take you on your next career journey.
  2. If you are passionate about customer service, enjoy meeting new people, as well as have a passion for driving, then our Driver roles could be the opportunity for you!
  3. If you don’t have a license, then our world class Training Academy will support you every step of the way from provisional license to passing your test with our in-house Delegated Examiner.
Job Description

Cardiff Bus is looking to take you on your next career journey. You could become one of the highest paid Bus Drivers in our region as we look to expand our community of dedicated bus drivers.

Across our entire business we are looking for people to inject passion and experience into their role, delivering customer service that is professional friendly and above and beyond the norm.

If you are passionate about customer service, enjoy meeting new people, as well as have a passion for driving, then our Driver roles could be the opportunity for you!

With the variety of routes and fleet vehicles to drive, every day is different… and where else can you find an office with a moving view!

If you don’t have a license, then our world class Training Academy will support you every step of the way from provisional license to passing your test with our in-house Delegated Examiner.

We are offering a full-time permanent position working 39 hours a week. Shifts are worked over 5 days a week.

Salary

  • Training hourly rate of £12.50
  • Qualified hourly rate of £13.82 (Monday to Friday) Increasing to £14.19 from 29th September
  • Enhanced rates on the weekend of up to £18.01
  • Overtime rates £15.19 – £20.66 per hour

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid breaks
  • Sick pay
  • Paid training
  • CPC qualification
  • Free travel across the Cardiff Bus Network for you and your family
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounts with local retailers and gyms
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • And much more!

The role

We are looking for people with the passion and experience of delivering excellent customer service; You will also be required to

  • Safely transport passengers to their destinations in a timely manner
  • Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized bus interior.
  • Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking the bus.
  • Collect fares and issue tickets or receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with passengers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Follow designated routes and schedules.

What you need

  • Valid driver's license held for a minimum of 12 months
  • Have no more than 6 Points
  • Regular confident driver
  • Previous experience as a bus driver, delivery driver, or van driver is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Strong knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
  • Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and have a strong attention to detail

Cardiff Bus
Company Information

Cardiff Bus is the major provider of bus services within the Cardiff area, with 550 employees and 180 vehicles. We are committed to delivering a reliable, affordable, clean, safe, low carbon and frequent bus service, providing a friendly and high-quality customer experience and bringing communities together.

A company that has its employees at the heart of what it does, striving to be the most admired bus company in Wales with a proud workforce behind it. We describe ourselves as “a community within our community“, and work hard to look after all our colleagues with good conditions. This has been the case for over 100 years, being all about our City since 1902.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Sloper Road, Cardiff,

    Wales CF11 8TB

Location
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