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Bus Driver (Trainee and Qualified)
Location: Bolton
Salary:
- Trainee: £12.71–£17.58 per hour
- After completion of training or with a PCV licence, salary increases to:
- Monday–Friday: £15.51 (up to £17.58 for existing/CV holders)
- Saturday: £16.87
- Sunday: £17.58
About Go North West
Go North West emerged from the acquisition of a Queens Road bus depot (once operated by Go:Ahead Group) in Manchester on 2nd June 2019. Since then, they’ve embedded themselves in Greater Manchester and Salford, maintaining a network of routes—including the high-traffic bus route 135, one of Manchester’s busiest.
Training and assessments take place at the Queens Road Depot in Manchester.
The Role
Join the Elite Driver Academy & Serve Your Community with Pride
You’re sought after to become a member of Go North West’s elite team of bus drivers. As a driver, you’ll:
- Connect people and places with dedication and precision.
- Linchpin of the community, enriching lives every day through outstanding driving and service.
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Rates of Pay (Post-Training)
- Monday–Friday:
- Starting: £12.71
- After 12 months/PCV licence: £15.51 (up to £17.58 for current holders)
- Saturday: £13.62 (up to £16.87 if qualified)
- Sunday: £14.86 (up to £17.58 for qualified)
Responsibilities
- Precise manoeuvres & route mastery:Navigate complex routes with polished expertise.
- Customer champion: Deliver first-class service and smile satisfaction—leave every passenger content.
- Community ambassador: Create lasting positive impact through knowledgeable, approachable interactions.
- Teammate mentality: Support colleagues, share best practices, and achieve targets collectively.
- Professional excellence: Uphold strict standards for safety, punctuality, discipline, and camaraderie.
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Requirements
✅ Advance Criteria
- Full UK driver’s licence (≤3 points).
- Right to work in the UK.
- PCV licence acquisition through Go NW’s academy is mandatory for all trainees.
✅ Essential Skills
- Experience (preferably as a bus/driver; ** elnöövicers welcome**).
- Passion for customer service—energy and charm to engage diverse passengers.
- Excellent communication and team player ethos.
Perks & Benefits
🌟 For all entrants:
- Competitive starting wage of £11.04/hr (progressing to market rates post training).
- Trivial Balkans: Trainees fast-track onto £13.82/hr (£15.67 Saturdays, £17.58 Sundays).
- Accelerated training via the elite Driver Academy—no experience? No problem.
- Purposeful work: Redefine transport Impact local lives—daily.
🔗 Ready to apply? Visit EliteBusDriver/Northwest to begin.
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