Trainee Bus Driver

1. Join our team at Newport Bus and become an important part of the life of the city of Newport. 
2. We operate a funding training scheme for all new drivers, so you don't have to pay for anything! (unless you leave us before 12 months of service). 
3. There are also real opportunities for career progression, including moving to a coach driver and management position for the right person.

New Career? 

Join our team at Newport Bus and become an important part of the life of the city of Newport. Newport Bus has been bringing a vital service to the city and the surrounding areas for over 120 years - your turn to join the Green Revolution.

There are exciting changes ahead in our business as we develop our network. As a bus driver, you get to be part of the change and provide an important service to our communities. You will also gain invaluable and transferrable skills, such as customer care, communication, decision making, patience, diversity awareness...

What we offer

• Full-time paid training - includes medical, provisional licence, training and tests (Passenger Carrying Vehicle license (PCV) and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).). 
• Competitive salary (at least £26,300 for a 40-hour week once qualified). Salary during training is at £12.45 per hour. 
• Permanent employment.
• Free bus travel across our network and other operators. For you, your partner and eligible children (offering a saving of £350 for an annual child pass for example).
• Free staff bus 
• Free uniform.
• Continuous training is provided free for all our PCV drivers.
• Up to 28 days of holidays (inc. bank holidays) plus your birthday as a paid day off and an extra 5 days after 5 years' service.
• Pension scheme with extra benefits.
• Employee discount, Well-Being scheme and employee events. 

Newport Bus offers a welcoming and inclusive environment. There are also real opportunities for career progression, including moving to a coach driver and management position for the right person.

Who we are looking for

• You are customer-service driven. You enjoy being a helpful person. You are a safe driver. You are punctual and professional.

Your duties as a bus driver with Newport Bus will be:

• Safe transportation of passengers, whilst providing professional customer care.
• Issue tickets and receive payment of fares (No cash handling).
• Operate the local bus services according to the routes and timing instructions.
• Deliver a friendly welcome on board, answering questions and serving a diverse range of passengers (training provided).
• Portray a high-quality image of our company to your passengers and the public.
• No need to park or wash your bus at the end of your shift - just good driving and a smile.  

The bus services provided by Newport Bus are delivered seven days a week, from 04:00 am until 23:30. Our drivers work any five days out of seven and their shifts can begin as early as 4 am with some finishing as late as 11 pm/midnight. 

We have open vacancies for full-time positions only.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months of a full UK/EU driving licence (with less than 6 UK points). If unsure, check your license with the DVLA.
• Available to work across a variety of shifts. These include early mornings, late nights and weekends.

About our pay structure

For trainee drivers, the salary is £12.45 p/h during training. We operate a funding training scheme for all new drivers, so you don't have to pay for anything! (unless you leave us before 12 months of service). 

Once you are a qualified PCV driver, the salary increases to the standard driver rate. The standard pay rate is currently £13.45 p/h with enhanced rates for unsociable hours [Monday to Saturday from 7 PM to 6 AM at £14.57 p/h and Sundays at £17.4 9p/h]. Overtime is also available; however, it is not contractual.