Bus Driver / PCV Driver
Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK, PR3 5JJ
Department: Drivers (Manchester), Manchester
Closing Date: February 28, 2025
About Us
Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989 and is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city's scheduled bus services. We have been a part of the largest private land transport company, Comfort Del Gro, since 2000. Here at Metroline, we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.
Job Summary
Pay: £16.37 - £17 per hour (increased rate for weekends & BH)
Locations: Wythenshawe, Sharston and Hyde Road
Are you ready to fasten your seat belt and start steering your career by becoming a Bus Driver for a new major operator in town? If so, we would absolutely love to hear from you here at Metroline Manchester as we start our exciting journey as part of the Bee Network family!
We are looking for people who have a passion for providing excellent customer service within our local Manchester communities, making the journeys to our customers' favourite places and people an enjoyable experience. Metroline drivers pride themselves on taking care of our passenger journeys in the safest manner by ensuring we follow all the required rules and protocols at any given time.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring your mighty bus is kept in a clean and roadworthy condition
* Driving in a safe manner in accordance with current road and traffic legislation whilst executing challenging manoeuvres
* Delivering an exceptional level of customer service with a can-do attitude and positive approach
* Always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism whilst ensuring smooth and safe transportation for our diverse range of passengers
* Collaborating with the wider dream team and support functions to exceed performance targets
* Working closely together with the management team to target any malfunctions or improvements where possible
Benefits
* Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
* Free on-site parking
* Pension Scheme Contributions
* Benefits Hub
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free uniform
Essential Criteria
* Full PCV licence and up to date CPC
* A positive and professional approach with excellent communication skills to engage and assist our passengers from all walks of life.
* Prepared to work varying shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
Hours of Work
Full-time permanent contract 38 hours per week - 5 working days a week. Shift work - flexibility required to work early starts, late finishes and weekends.
To Apply
Please email a covering letter of application and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team.
Applications
Applications should include:
* The reasons you are applying for the post;
* Examples of how you meet the skills;
* Any relevant qualifications or experience.
Job Types
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.37-£17.00 per hour
Licence/Certification
PCV/ Category D driving licence (required)
Work Authorisation
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location
In person
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