Oxford Bus Company host driver recruitment open day at Cowley House

Oxford Bus Company is opening the doors to its depot on Sunday to offer job hunters the opportunity to become a bus driver.

The company is hosting another recruitment open day which provides a fast-track route for suitable people to secure a driving job.

The drop-in style event will help people learn more about life as a bus or coach driver. Potential candidates can take a tour of the depot, speak to staff, undergo a driving assessment and medical, plus receive help completing an application form.

Bus and coach drivers are an integral part of the UK and often at the heart of their local communities. Being a driver means playing an essential role keeping people connected with friends and family, making sure they can access essential services, and travel to work, education or other training opportunities.

Candidates need to have held a manual driving licence for 12 months and have experience of providing excellent customer service skills. A variety of full and part time shift patterns to accommodate differing lifestyles are available. Full training is provided for all successful candidates and benefits include free bus travel for immediate family. A £1,000 bonus scheme is available for existing PCV licence holders.

Luke Marion, Oxford Bus Company Managing Director, said: “Bus and coach driving is a hugely rewarding job and a lot of our drivers have been with us for many years. They are a vital part of our community, helping connect people, reduce congestion and improve air quality.

“Our open days make the recruitment process as simple as possible and I’d encourage people to come and check it out.”

The open day will take place between 10am and 3pm on Sunday 18th August at Cowley House Depot, Watlington Road, Oxford. Candidates can use the city11X service from Oxford city centre for free if travelling to the bus driver recruitment day. Limited parking is also available at the depot.

For more information visit:  https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/bus-driver-recruitment-day-18th-august-2024

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