Coach Driver (Casual)

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Eavesway Coach Driver (Casual)

• Based: Ashton-In-Makerfield, Lancashire
• Weekday rate: £16.75ph Night rate: £18.25ph
• Weekday O/T rate: £18.77ph Weekday Night O/T rate: £20.45ph
• Weekend rate: £18.00ph Night rate: £19.50 ph
• Weekend O/T rate: £20.17ph Weekend Night O/T rate: £21.85ph
• Overnight allowance payable as applicable

About the role

You will play a key role in transporting passengers safely and efficiently on our journeys, including but not limited to Cruiselink and Private Hires in the form of corporate transfers, sports team transfers, events, school trips, airport transfers, and tours covering all areas of the UK.

Please note that there will be a requirement to stay away from home from time to time.

The role requires a high level of customer service, professionalism, and adherence to road safety and compliance regulations to ensure our customers receive a high-quality service.

The role of an Eavesway Coach Driver also requires flexibility with working patterns and rotas as our journeys are offered to customers spanning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the right candidate, we offer very competitive pay rates coupled with guaranteed weekly hours all year round.

Why choose us?

Eavesway continue to be a significant player in the UK’s coach transport sector, combining almost a century of experience with a dedication to providing luxury travel. Founded in 1931, the company has grown into a prominent provider of high-end coach services across the UK with an operating depot at Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire.

At Eavesway, we recognise creating a first-class service for our customers starts by creating a first-class career for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can flourish and thrive.

Applicants should be 25 years old or above, have at least 2 years of PSV driving experience, hold a clean, current driving license and a Driver CPC qualification card.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent rates of pay – Eavesway is part of the Selwyns Travel Group Ltd, which is an accredited ‘Living Wage Employer’ and a proud member of the ‘Living Wage Foundation’. We also currently offer the highest paying driver rates as a Coach Operator in the North West as we believe our staff should be rewarded for the important service they deliver to our customers.
• Drive modern vehicles which are the best in the industry!
• We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at Eavesway. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You’ll find a range of health-promotion initiatives via our Wellbeing App and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Optical care vouchers – to fulfil our duty of care as an employer and safeguard the vision and health of all of our employees, the company provides optical care vouchers to employees every 2 years via Specsavers. The £40.00 voucher includes a free eye test and up to £50 towards selected glasses or a £50.00 contribution to a higher price range.
• Training and career development – our range of schemes run from comprehensive CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for our drivers, to bite-sized sessions for ongoing development for those who require a little extra support. We offer real opportunities for development and invest in our staff to help them progress in their career.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full company uniform provided.

You must meet the following essential criteria:

• A full, UK PCV (Category D Licence)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card (not essential at application stage, but must have one prior to start on duty)
• A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• A maximum of 6 penalty points

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