Nottingham City Transport
Trainee Bus Drivers
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Trainee Bus Drivers – Earn While You Learn from £14.22 per hour, rising to £14.61 after six months | Nottingham
Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting different people every day? Are you a confident driver looking for a secure career with full training and excellent benefits?
The role
Nottingham City Transport is looking for friendly, reliable people to join our team as Trainee Bus Drivers.
You do not need any previous bus driving experience. Our award-winning Training Team will teach you everything you need to know, and you will be paid from your first day.
Your training begins with working towards your PCV licence and CPC. You will then learn local routes, become familiar with our vehicles, use ticket machines and develop the skills needed to support every passenger.
Once you begin driving in service, an experienced driver will work alongside you for your first two weeks.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive passengers safely and comfortably around Nottingham
- Offer a warm welcome and excellent customer service
- Follow routes, timetables and company procedures
- Operate ticketing equipment accurately
- Support passengers who may need extra assistance
- Work from Parliament Street or Trent Bridge garage when required
Our services run seven days a week, from early mornings through to late nights. You will work five days per week, including some weekends, with 39 guaranteed hours. Most shifts last between seven and nine hours, and optional overtime is available.
About our company
Nottingham City Transport has been employing local people for almost 145 years. We are proud to be an award-winning bus operator, providing stable careers for generations of Nottingham families and carrying some of the most satisfied passengers in the country.
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The Benefits
- Premium payments for Sundays and late shifts; an extra £1.25
- 28 days’ holiday, rising to 34 days
- Paid meal breaks
- Free bus and tram travel for you and two others
- Pension with 6% employer contributions
- Healthcare and dental benefits
- £10,000 life assurance
- Driver of the Year prizes of up to £1,500
The person
You will need:
- A full manual UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
- No more than three penalty points
- The right to work in the UK
- Basic reading, writing and maths skills
- A friendly, patient and dependable approach
- The ability to pass a medical assessment
What’s next
Ready to take the wheel and start a career that keeps Nottingham moving? Apply online today and join the Nottingham City Transport team.
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