Trainee Bus Drivers Eccles depot

Job Description

Become a fully qualified Bus Driver with Diamond Bus North West at our depot in Eccles.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be supported and developed to start a new rewarding and challenging career. Whether you have always been interested in the transport industry, or are simply searching for a new challenge, this may be the right job for you! Once qualified you will be able to drive some of the brand new fleet of vehicles that we have in our depots.

Our Rotala Training Academy will help you gain the skills and knowledge required to obtain a full PCV licence. Experienced instructors will guide you through the whole process including the theory and practical exams.

As a Trainee Bus Driver you will be supported in all parts of the job, preparing you to start your career in the transportation industry. You will learn all necessary driving rules and regulations, health and safety elements of the Bus Driver job as well as how to provide outstanding service to our passengers.

Responsibilities
Trainee responsibilities
• To attend the Rotala Training Academy and be engaged with the training process
• To arrive on time for training
• To be engaged with the training process
• To revise for module tests (Module 1A Theory, Module 1B Hazard, Module 2 CPC and Module 4 CPC
• Reverse test Module 3A
• Final driving test – Module 3B.
PCV Driver responsibilities
• To complete first user checks in accordance with company procedures to ensure that the vehicle is road compliant before departure
• To transport customs in a safe, controlled manner
• To take fares and ensure that the company money is secure and paid in daily, also to ensure that all monies taken are reconciled to the amount taken on the day
• Complete bus route on schedule while stopping at all stops
• To drive safely and keep to the traffic commissioners punctuality and reliability standards
• To give excellent customer service • To be polite with all passengers
• To comply with all Company policies and procedures
Qualifications
  • Hold a full PCV licence with no more than 6 penalty points or driving ban
  • An up to date CPC qualification would be beneficial Be personable and provide excellent customer service
  • A good understanding of English language and the ability to communicate with passengers is a must
  • You will be the face of our business – playing an incredibly important role each and every day, safely and comfortably transporting our fantastic customers across the region

To apply please fill in the form here.

Diamond Bus Ltd is part of the Rotala Group and is an equal opportunities employer.