Bus Driver recruitment agency listing
Bus Drivers play a central role in Britain's Public Transport Industry - being employed in every major settlement to help people get from A to B.
What qualifications do you need to drive a bus?
To train as a Bus Driver, candidates need to be at least 18 years of age and have a full, clean driving licence. The majority of employers of Bus Drivers prefer to employ candidates with some GCSEs, particularly in English and Maths. Bus Drivers can study for further qualifications, such as NVQs in Road Passenger Transport, while in employment.
All employers provide training for their newly recruited Bus Drivers. Drivers tend to be teamed up with experienced staff and receive induction training, which may include customer care, ticket machine use, disability awareness, and health and safety. Drivers also work towards obtaining their passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) licence.
Under EU laws, all PCV drivers, including Bus Drivers, are required to obtain a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), which comprises a medical examination and practical and theoretical tests. Once a CPC has been granted, Drivers must agree to undertake at least 35 hours of training once every five years.
Major employers of Bus Drivers in Britain
The majority of employment in the Bus Industry is provided by Arriva, Go-Ahead, First, National Express, Transdev and Stagecoach, with vacancies being found throughout the UK. Most Bus Driver jobs involve working shifts covering evenings, weekends and public holidays. Jobs may be advertised through recruitment agencies specialising in Bus Driver vacancies.
Trainees working towards gaining their PCV licence may earn salaries of around £13,000 PA. Experienced Bus Drivers can earn up to around £25,000 PA, particularly if they work evening and weekend hours. Bus Drivers can progress into Supervisory or Management roles. Alternatively, another route to career progression as a Bus Driver is to become a Driving Instructor.
Labour Hire Ltd
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Logistics Support Network
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Midlands, Worcestershire & Hampshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £60k
Berry Recruitment - Driving Division
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Hughes Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £35k
Mainstay Recruitment
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: West Midlands and Staffordshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
CTW Recruitment- Transport & Warehouse Specialist
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Midlands and the South | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Equation Recruitment
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Virtue Group (Transport, Training and Recruitment)
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Scotland and Northern England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £60k
TDDS Recruitment ltd
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: South East England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
The Best Connection
Bus Driver - Driving
Covers: Sussex | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+