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Woods Coaches, Station Street, South Wigston, LE18 4TH

Coach Driver Leicester

Salary: £14.54 - £18.18
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 - 08:00 am
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Coach Driver Leicester

Qualities Needed

Be a UK resident with the relevant work permits and evidence
100 %
Clean Licence
80 %
Commitment
100 %
Customer Service
70 %
Be flexible with working hours
100 %

We have increased our rates of pay for Coach Drivers in Leicester where you can join our friendly team  from  £14.54 per hour weekdays, £15.54 per hour at weekends and £18.18 per hour for overtime.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

As a Coach Driver with Woods Coaches, you will be providing the very best customer service whilst safely transporting our customers on their various travels. Our opportunities allow you a wide range of work including National Express Network, UK & European tours, Day Excursions, School trips, Festivals, Events, transporting Premier League football teams and much more.

What you'll need...

  • Valid UK PCV licence (Category D)
  • A passion to deliver great customer service
  • Aged 21 or over

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

  • An Hourly rate of £14.54 weekdays and £15.54 weekends
  • Overtime rate of £18.18 (if you work over 42 hours per week)
  • 5 on 2 off and 6 on 2 off shift patterns 
  • Averaging a minimum of 40 hours per week, with the ability to work overtime.
  • Fully paid CPC training
  • Free licence medicals without loss of pay
  • Private online GP service
  • A free smart comfortable uniform
  • Company pension 
  • Life Assurance
  • Paid annual leave
  • Exclusive benefits & savings from thousands of the UK's retailers and service providers
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and
  • Further support to improve your health and wellbeing
  • Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
  • Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
  • 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services

Join us on the Journey… and apply today.

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

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.

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Coach Driver Leicester
Salary: £14.54 - £18.18
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
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Are you age 21 or over?
Due to DVLA requirements, can you please confirm if you have lived in the UK for at least 6 months?
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Do you have a valid Full UK car licence?
Do you have a valid Full UK Manual car licence?
Do you have a valid Full UK PCV (Category D) licence?
Do you have more than 6 penalty points on your licence? If the amount of points changes during the recruitment process, or in training, you will need to inform us.
Have you ever been banned, suspended or disqualified from driving?
Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do at National Express. We are a Disability Confident Committed organisation and will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum skills criteria for the role. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments or do anything differently for your interview, please let us know below?
Have you ever worked at National Express / any affiliated companies or commenced training with us? If yes, please confirm the dates, location and your reason for leaving?
If you are successful will this be the only form of employment you will have?
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Have you ever had your driving licence revoked for any reason? If Yes, please provide the date and reason for the revocation
Have you been recommended to apply for this role at National Express by a current employee? If yes, please state their name, title and department/location.
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Have you been convicted of any criminal offence(s) which are not spent under the rehabilitation act 1974.
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