Train to Become a Professional Bus Driver with National Express West Midlands
New pay rates: Earn £16.09 – £19.67 per hour
Looking for a career change? If you hold a full UK car licence (Category B), we’ll provide the training you need to become a qualified Bus Driver.
Why Join Us...
- Fully paid training to gain your PCV licence
- Starting pay from £16.09/hour, rising up to £19.67/hour
- Secure, full-time employment at Perry Barr Garage
Working Schedule:
- Work 5 days from 7
- rest days set in advance
- start as early as 3am or finish as late as 2am.
- Night shifts are limited
What you’ll need...
- A full UK car licence (Category B)
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Minimum age: 18
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Start your journey towards a rewarding and secure driving career with National Express West Midlands.
What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...
- Paid training at £12.71 per hour, rising to £16.09 once qualified, £17.62 after 2 years of service, £19.67 after 3 years of service
- Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week (overtime available)
- Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
- Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner on the National Express network
- 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
- Fully paid CPC training
- Free licence medicals without loss of pay
- Private online GP service
- Paid annual leave
- A smart comfortable uniform
- A Company pension
- Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
- Free access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
- An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to work scheme
- A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
- An opportunity to become a Master Driver
National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for a different line of work or simply searching for a new challenge, becoming a National Express Bus Driver may be the right job for you.
We have fantastic opportunities in Acocks Green for individuals interested in becoming a qualified Bus Driver, to join our welcoming and talented team on a full time basis.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Our in house training team will support and guide you to gain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence providing you with a qualification for life!
As a Professional Bus Driver with National Express West Midlands, you will be providing the very best customer service, whilst safely transporting our customers across the region.
You will be expected to work any 5 days from 7. We do not operate any set days or shift patterns - rest days and working days will vary week to week but rotas are set out in advance to help you plan.
Your shift can start as early as 3am and finish as late as 2am, although most shifts start later and finish earlier than this. There are a small number of night shifts.
What you'll need...
- A valid Full UK Car Licence
- A passion to deliver great customer service
- To be aged 18 or over
What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...
- Paid training at £12.00 per hour, rising to £14.83 once qualified, £16.23 after 2 years of service, £18.12 after 3 years of service
- Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week (overtime available)
- Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
- Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner on the National Express network
- 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
- Fully paid CPC training
- Free licence medicals without loss of pay
- Life assurance
- Private online GP service
- Paid annual leave
- A smart comfortable uniform
- A Company pension
- Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
- Free access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
- An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to work scheme
- A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
- An opportunity to become a Master Driver
National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.
As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.
