Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Bus Driver
Didcot, Oxfordshire (with travel across the area)
About Us
Thames Travel is part of the Go-Ahead Group plc, one of the major public transport operators in the country. We are comprised of over 60 vehicles and over 150 employees, operating throughout south Oxfordshire and Berkshire, carrying around 3 million passengers every year.
As a forward-thinking, innovative company, we have invested in ultra low emission Euro 6 rated buses with start-stop technology to support environmental efforts. Our buses are also highly accessible with low floors, CCTV and spacious wheelchair and buggy areas.
We are now looking for a Bus Driver to join our team on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis. We offer plenty of flexibility with working hours but all shifts patterns will involve weekend work.
The Benefits
- Annual salary from £32,000 to £40,000, depending on shifts and hours worked (if you are an existing PCV driver, you may be eligible for up to £3,000 in our Reward Scheme, subject to Terms and Conditions)
- Overtime
- Weekend rates
- Hapi Benefits (shopping / cinema discounts, holiday / days out discounts)
- Health Assured (Medical and Legal Advice Support Line, incl GP and counselling services),
- Pension Plan
- Free travel on all Thames Travel, Oxford Bus Company and Carousel Buses services for you, one adult and children under 18
- A paid, comprehensive training programme with experienced instructors
- A career where every day is different
- Professional uniform
- Excellent holiday entitlement and some flexible working
- A refer a friend scheme
This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who cares about great customer service to take the wheel and drive their career forward.
In the drivers’ seat you could earn up to £600 per week, alongside a comprehensive roster of benefits including healthcare support, fantastic training and flexible working options. We’ll make sure you get where you want to go whilst you get our passengers to their destinations.
What’s more, we are focused on building a more diverse team and would encourage applications from everyone. We would particularly welcome applications from those looking to start out on a driving career, people returning to work and those looking to grow their customer service experience in another industry.
So, if you’re ready to climb aboard and join a great team, why not read on and apply today?
The Role
As a Bus Driver, you’ll collect and drop off passengers along our routes in south Oxfordshire.
Driving courteously and considerately at all times, you will obey speed limits and road laws, ensuring your passengers enjoy a safe and comfortable trip.
To begin with, you’ll be paired with an experienced driver to show you the ropes and pass on all the tricks of the trade. Within no time, you’ll be fully trained and ready to set out with plenty of support from our base in Didcot.
About You
To be considered as a Bus Driver, you will need:
- A valid driving licence held for at least twelve months, with at least one year’s driving experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- To be friendly
- The flexibility to work weekends
The most important qualities will be your passion for customer service and your willingness to learn and develop an exciting new career where no two days are the same!
Other organisations may call this role Driver, Public Transport Driver, or Public Bus Driver.
Webrecruit and Thames Travel are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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