Bus Driver (Trainee and Qualifed)
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Position Overview & Specifications
You will be a key player in connecting people and places, acting as an integral part of the local community and making a difference to thousands of people’s lives across Greater Manchester.
We're always looking for the friendliest, most outgoing, hard-working, team-playing, down-to-earth people to become bus drivers here at Go North West.
Whether you've already got a licence to drive a bus or you're a complete newbie to the profession, we want to hear from you. We are looking for people with a positive 'can do' attitude, who have good communication skills and the natural ability to deliver first class customer service, to a diverse range of customers.
If you already hold a PCV licence, great! After your interview and medical, we'll fast track you through our Driver Academy and you'll be on the road with us in no time.
And if you can't drive a bus already, don't worry - we'll put take you through each of the steps to get your licence when you join our Driver Academy.
All you need is a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points and the relevant right to work in the UK documents.
As a new driver, you'll earn an industry-leading rate of £11.04 per hour in your first year. If you're already qualified, you'll start straight away on £13.82 per hour, rising to £15.67 for work on Sundays.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.04-£15.67 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- PCV licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Bus Driver (Trainee & Qualifed)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bus Driver (Trainee and Qualifed) roles across Go North West's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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