Trainee Coach Driver - Clarkes of London
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Position Overview & Specifications
Whether you are at the beginning of your career, or simply seeking a new challenge, becoming a professional Coach Driver may be the perfect job for you.
We have new opportunities in Lower Sydenham, with Clarkes of London for Trainee Coach Drivers to join our friendly and welcoming team!
Once qualified as a professional Coach Driver, you’ll be providing the very best customer service whilst safely transporting our customers on their various travels. Our opportunities allow you a wide range of work including National Express Network, UK & European tours, Day Excursions, School trips, Festivals, Events, transporting Premier League football teams and much more.
There are also opportunities to drive on the National Express coach network.
What you'll need...
- A valid UK Car Licence
- A passion to deliver great customer service
- Aged 21 or over
What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...
- An Hourly rate of £15.19
- Fully funded PCV licence acquisition training
- Guaranteed 40 hours paid per week, with the ability to work overtime
- Fully paid CPC training
- Free licence medicals without loss of pay
- A free smart comfortable uniform
- A Company pension
- Life Assurance
- Paid annual leave
- Exclusive benefits & savings from thousands of the UK's retailers and service providers
- An opportunity to take part in our Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
- 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
Join us on the Journey… and apply today.
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Coach Driver - Clarkes of London roles across Clarkes of London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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