Our drivers provide safe, reliable and efficient passenger journeys, providing our valued passengers with the best quality travel experience through their friendly, knowledgeable and helpful approach.
We are currently recruiting for bus drivers for East Yorkshire’s school contracts, working during school term times and based in Hull. This role is ideal for those seeking Monday to Friday work, with a mix of school and college contracts, offering stability, great pay and an excellent work–life balance.
Drivers enjoy every weekend off, every bank holiday off and every school holiday off, while still being paid consistently.
Training That Gets You Behind the Wheel
• No PCV licence? No problem. Our paid training programme will get you road-ready and set for success!
Key responsibilities
• Providing the cheerful and friendly face of the company, greeting passengers courteously and treating everyone with respect and dignity.
• Driving company vehicles carefully and safely, complying with all legal and regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Advising passengers of fares, taking payment via cash, contactless or valid tickets and passes, and accounting for fares processed.
• Being a team-player, ensuring that our services operate come rain or shine, day in day out.
Why choose EY?
Established since 1926, we have an excellent reputation in the local area. We can provide job security and ongoing training and there are no costs for training or uniform (provided you remain with us for a period of two years or more).
What makes a great candidate for this role?
You must have great customer services skills and be a team player. For this role, we are looking for both PCV licence holders and those who would like to train to gain their PCV licence. A good grasp of basic English and maths is essential as you’ll be dealing with passengers on a daily basis, and a knowledge of the local area is helpful.
You will also need to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if we offer you a position – that's a disclosure of any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, final warnings etc.
How do annualised hours work?
Drivers will work between around 35 and 39 weeks in the year but be paid 52 weeks of the year pro rata. These means you will still have an income throughout the whole year, even while enjoying time not at work.
What are pay and benefits like?
Experienced Drivers: Already have a PCV licence? Start earning £15.76 per hour immediately.
Trainees: Fancy a new challenge? Our paid training will get you fully qualified, with an hourly rate of £14.42
Paid Every Week – you’ll continue to receive your regular pay even when you’re not working during school holidays.
Think you'd be a great fit? Apply now!
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