Trainee Bus Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Trainee Bus Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Bracknell, RG12</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per year</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Full time, Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Get paid while you train! Join our 10-week paid programme and move straight into a full-time role earning £33k+ in your first year. No experience needed - just a full UK licence (max 5 points) and good people skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll drive modern buses, work a rotating shift pattern with some long weekends off, and enjoy benefits like free bus travel, pension, holiday pay and career progression.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Get in contact to get invited to one of our information sessions to find out more!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply now to start your journey with Thames Valley Buses!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Applicants will be contacted within a week. There will be a small theory assessment so please do some preparation before the interview, lots of 'PCV theory' apps to sharpen your knowledge and set you up for access. Applicants with a provisional licence will be prioritised.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operate buses safely across designated routes and schedules</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and maintenance compliance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Provide excellent customer service by greeting passengers warmly and addressing their questions or concerns</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support the loading and unloading of passengers, including those who need additional assistance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Follow all traffic laws, safety protocols, and company policies during driving operations</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Communicate effectively with controllers team members to ensure smooth daily operations</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid driver's licence with a maximum of 5 points and no endorsements</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prior experience in delivery driving, shuttle driving, or customer service roles is advantageous</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong communication skills to interact confidently with passengers and team members</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to learn and adhere to safety procedures, traffic regulations, and company policies</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Willingness to undergo training on bus operation and customer service standards</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Enthusiasm for developing a professional driving career with opportunities for advancementJoin us as a Trainee Bus Driver and accelerate your journey into a vibrant transportation career!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a perfect role for people who are approachable, have a smile and enjoy interacting and helping people. Your future behind the wheel starts here!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates with experience of: Trainee passenger transport driver, Apprentice Bus Driver, Trainee coach driver, Bus driver apprentice, PSV trainee driver, Junior bus operator, may also be considered for this role</p>