JOB NEWS: Go North East is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver in Tyne and Wear on a Full-time/Part-time basis basis

JOB NEWS: Go North East is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver in Tyne and Wear on a Full-time/Part-time basis basis

Trainee Bus Driver

Company Information

• Employer: Go North East
• Sector: Passenger Transport / Public Transport
• Role Type: Trainee Driver (PCV training provided via Elite Driver Academy)

Location Details

• Base Location: Tyne and Wear, NE37 2SA
• Depots Available Across Region:
  • Gateshead
  • Sunderland
  • Washington
  • North Tyneside
  • Hexham
  • Consett
• Candidates can state preferred depot location

Contract Type and Hours

• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 39 hours per week (guaranteed full-time week)
• Working Pattern: Not specified
• Options: Full-time or part-time available

Salary and Pay Progression

• Starting Pay: £12.71 per hour (during initial training period)
• After Qualification (approx. 4 weeks): £13.66 per hour
• After 1 Year: £15.94 per hour
• Estimated Earnings:
  • Year 1: approximately £27,554 (guaranteed 39-hour week)
  • After Year 1: approximately £32,326+
  • Potential earnings with overtime: £34,500+ per year

Job Overview

• Join the Elite Driver Academy to begin a career in professional bus driving
• Role involves transporting passengers across the region, including:
  • Commuters travelling to work
  • School transport
  • Hospital and appointment travel
  • Leisure and social journeys
• No two working days are the same, offering varied driving routes and passenger interactions
• Strong focus on customer service and community transport support

Training Provided

• Full PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) licence training
• Driving instruction from qualified and experienced trainers
• Test preparation support
• Accessibility and customer service training
• Ongoing development throughout employment
• No previous bus driving experience required

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months driving experience required
• Must meet eligibility for PCV training and licensing
• Existing PCV licence holders encouraged to apply

Employee Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Sick pay entitlement
• Referral programme
• Stable permanent employment

Key Selling Points

• Structured career pathway into professional driving
• Paid training from day one
• High earning potential with overtime opportunities
• Strong local employer with large regional fleet and workforce
• Community-focused transport role with job variety

Closing Date

• Applications close: 23 July 2026

Posting Date

• Posted: 23 June 2026

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