Full Time Minibus Driver - Aston - Full Training Provided

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the community, providing compassion and excellent customer service to those with transport accessibility needs , many of whom have mobility difficulties.

This rewarding minibus driving role is available for those looking to provide a reliable, safe and essential service to join our fabulous and welcoming team in Birmingham, We have depot in Aston.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

With full training provided, we will welcome your application whether you have a D1 licence or a Manual Cat B car licence!, To be recognised as a Master Driver, you will have progressed from professional to an advanced driver, whilst maintaining an elevated level of safe driving and excellent customer service.

As a Master Driver you will be an IAM member, which brings many additional benefits including discounted breakdown cover, potential reductions on car, motorcycle and home insurance along with savings on many other lifestyle purchases .
Company info

Website
https://careers.nationalexpress.com

You will have the assistance of our talented training team who will support you to become a fully qualified D1 PCV licence holder, enabling you to confidently drive a 16 seater minibus!

Progression Opportunities

Join us on the journey, we offer a variety of careers pathways and progression opportunities. We support and nurture our employees to become specialists in their chosen field and to learn all areas of the business.

Customer Service at National Express

Working in customer services at National Express, you will have a passion to provide exceptional customer service, a proactive attitude, and the determination to make an enormous difference to the people and the communities we serve. Whether it's face to face, over the phone or via our social networks, our customer service teams play a vital role in ensuring that our customers have the experience they deserve.

Excellence in People Development Award

National Express has achieved the Excellence in People Development Award for it's Master Driver Programme by Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.

This is a full time position, offering 38.75 working hours per week. With a;

• Variable shift pattern, between 06:00-23:30


• Working any 5 days out of 7 across Monday-Sunday


Day to day you will be...

• Driving a minibus to and maintaining a scheduled timetable


• Driving to an exceptional standard


• Caring for customers as needed during your services, inclusive of;

+ Carrying shopping bags door to door
+ Pushing manual wheelchairs on incline
+ Operating tail lift
+ Kneeling to secure wheelchairs/scooters

• Connecting customers safely to and from various locations in and around the local area


• Conducting routine vehicle checks, ensuring your vehicle is safe and clean


• Enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling role


In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive...

• A National Express West Midlands bus pass for yourself


• A National Express Coach pass for yourself and family discounts


• A smart comfortable uniform


• Company pension


• Private online GP service


• Access to a portal that provides a variety of deals and discounts including travel, days out, cinema, mobile, car and many more


• Access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is free counselling and support to improve your wellness


• Paid Annual leave


• Opportunity to take part in the Cycle to work scheme


• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club


Join us on the Journey...and apply today

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.
Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before employment can commence. This includes both spent and unspent convictions, as well as information held by local police deemed as relevant to the role. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.