Trainee Bus Driver – Shepherds Bush

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<p><strong>Our Shepherd\'s Bush garage took a momentous further step towards zero emissions in February 2020 with the introduction of West London\'s first 24-hour, double-deck electric bus route: Route 94 (Acton Green to Piccadilly Circus).</strong></p><p><strong>The electric buses on Route 94 join the 36 single-deck vehicles we introduced in 2018 when we converted to electricoperation two other routes: the C1 (Victoria to White City) and the 70 (South Kensington to Chiswick). Our electric buses are making a positive contribution towards the mayor\'s goal of running a 100 per cent zero emissions fleet in the capital</strong></p><p><strong>Being a bus driver is not only about safe driving, it\'s customer service. Getting people/children to their jobs/school on time, picking people up having done a day\'s shopping, or dropping them to see friends - you will help with it all!</strong></p><p>We knowthat learning to drive a bus and taking the plunge in a different career may seem scary at first.</p><p>We\'d just like to offer you reassurance and let you know not to worry, we\'ll support you if you\'ve never driven anything bigger than a car before! Bus driving is an incredible rewarding career, and our training is world-class and builds confidence in all of our trainees.</p><p><strong>We listen to our staff; this is what they said that they love about us:</strong>Flexible, friendly, great teamwork, everyone willing to help each other, Respectful and inclusive - everyone is welcome, management are approachable and listen; great job security.</p><p>Trainee & PCV drivers need to have; 12-month road experience on UK roads, no more than 6 points, safe driving and customer service skills</p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent rates of pay</li><li>Working Rest Day payments and variable overtime</li><li>No hidden recruitment costs, we pay for your medical, your background checks and City&Guilds/Btec if you don\'t hold one.</li><li>Job Security</li><li>Great Development opportunities</li><li>Service related pay increases</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Pay as you Train</li><li>Gym membership discounts (some locations only)</li><li>High street and other discounts through our provider</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul><p><strong>Are you ready to join us? Click on \"APPLY\" today</strong></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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