PCV Bus Driver - #192241

Go North East


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Washington
Salary: £15.94 per hour
Contract type: Full time

Bus Drivers – Join the Elite Driver Academy

Full‑Time & Part‑Time | Permanent Opportunities

Serve Your Community with Pride

Being a bus driver is more than just a job — it’s a role with real purpose. Every day is different as you travel across the region, helping people get where they need to be, whether that’s to work or school, a night out with friends, or an important appointment. Our garages are close‑knit communities, built on teamwork, pride, and mutual support.

Join our Elite Driver Academy and become part of a team that keeps the region moving.

What Will I Earn?

Existing PCV Licence Holders

  • £15.94 per hour from day one
  • Equivalent to £32,326 per year (full time)

Overtime Opportunities

  • Regular overtime available
  • Many drivers earn around £34,500 per year

Trainee Bus Drivers
We’re also recruiting trainee drivers. If you don’t yet hold a PCV licence, please see our other vacancies for full training details.

Where Will I Be Based?

With almost 2,000 employees and a fleet of 500 buses, we operate from garages across the region, including:

  • Gateshead
  • Sunderland
  • Washington
  • North Tyneside
  • Hexham
  • Consett

We have ongoing vacancies at most locations. You can request your preferred depot and we’ll do our best to accommodate you or offer the closest available option.

Contract Type

  • Full‑Time
  • Part‑Time
  • Permanent

Benefits

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee & store discounts
Free or subsidised travel
Free on‑site parking
Sick pay
Refresher training, including Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC)

Ready to Get on Board?

Whether you’re an experienced PCV driver or looking to start a new career with real meaning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and drive your future forward with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.94 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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