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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