Trainee Coach Driver - West Midlands

We have fantastic full-time opportunities in the West Midlands for individuals interested in becoming a fully qualified Coach Driver.

As a Coach Driver with National Express you'll be driving on the National Express routes or you will be providing transport services for day trips, tours and excursions, sports events and corporate shuttle work, along with school trips and private events.

We have opportunities available for our Aston depot in Birmingham, however a level of flexibility is required with regard to travel for start destinations at Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Our Driver Training Academy will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a full PCV licence holder. Experienced National Express PCV instructors will guide you through the whole process including the driving theory and driving practical exams. 

What you'll need:

• A valid UK Manual Car Licence
• A passion to deliver great customer service 
• To be aged 21 or over

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

• Up to 43 hours of work per week (overtime available)
• Paid training at £9.90 per hour, rising to £12.50 once qualified 
• Paid from Book on to Book off (No unpaid breaks)
• A National Express Coach pass for yourself and family discounts
• A smart comfortable uniform
• A company pension 
• Fully paid CPC training
• Free licence medicals without loss of pay
• Life assurance
• Paid annual leave
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Free access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to work scheme
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club

Join us on the Journey… and apply today.

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.