Trainee Bus Driver

Nottingham City Transport, 5 time UK Bus Operator of the year, are currently recruiting trainee and experienced bus drivers.

We are one of Nottingham’s oldest employers going back to Victorian times, and proud of our tradition of providing stable and secure employment for generations of drivers.

NO PREVIOUS BUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE NEEDED: During our 8-week training programme, our award winning Training Team will support you all the way in obtaining your qualifications and help you get confident behind the wheel. All training is funded by the company, so you can learn while you earn.

What we offer

• Enjoy the security of a full time, permanent job, driving buses and carrying some of the most satisfied customers in the country
• £12.42 per hour starter rate from 26/03/2023 (this includes your bus driver training period) rising to £12.81 per hour after 6 months
• Progress and earn over £28,800 a year (£14.20 per hour)*
• Enjoy 28 days’ holiday, rising to 34 days per year (after 4 years’ service)
• Free travel for you and two nominees on all NCT buses and the tram
• Paid meal breaks
• Earn premium payments for all hours worked on Sundays and after 21:00 Mon-Sat
• Excellent pension scheme with 6% employer contributions**
• Great health care package that includes dental and optical care with a range of other benefits***
• Life Assurance***

*Earnings based on a top rate driver working 39 hours per week

** Following auto enrolment into the Pension Scheme

*** After 6 months’ service

For more information, please visit www.nctx.co.uk/jobs

Experience

• Great customer service
• Friendly and compassionate communicator
• Excellent standard of driving
• Organised and punctual
• At least 12 months experience driving a car
• Full UK car licence holder
• No more than 3 penalty points on your licence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Experience:

• UK driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full, UK car driving licence with no more than 3 points (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: REQ000200