Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for a different line of work or simply searching for a new challenge, becoming a National Express Bus Driver may be the right job for you.

We have fantastic opportunities in Perry Barr for individuals interested in becoming a qualified Bus Driver, to join our welcoming and talented team on a full time basis.

Our in house training team will support and guide you to gain your Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence providing you with a qualification for life!

As a Professional Bus Driver with National Express West Midlands, you will be providing the very best customer service, whilst safely transporting our customers across the region.

You will be expected to work any 5 days from 7. We do not operate any set days or shift patterns - rest days and working days will vary week to week but rotas are set out in advance to help you plan.

Your shift can start as early as 3am and finish as late as 2am, although most shifts start later and finish earlier than this. There are a small number of night shifts.

What you'll need...

A valid Full UK Car Licence

A passion to deliver great customer service

To be aged 18 or over

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

Paid training at £12.00 per hour, rising to £14.83 once qualified, £16.23 after 2 years of service, £18.12 after 3 years of service

Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week (overtime available)

Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself

Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner

50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services

Fully paid CPC training

Free licence medicals without loss of pay

Life assurance

Private online GP service

Paid annual leave

A smart comfortable uniform

A Company pension

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

An opportunity to become a Master Driver

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Things to Note...

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