Bus & Coach Driver Recruitment Specialists
Kemp Recruitment has spent over a decade recruiting in the commercial vehicle sector, with one of our specialisms being in bus and coach driver jobs – as well as other permanent positions within the PSV industry.
We work with the big five public transport providers, among many others!
From large to small bus and coach companies across the UK (and all sizes in-between), the roles our bus and coach team recruit for span from agency driving jobs, bus drivers, coach drivers, minibus drivers, right through to operations managers, and depot managers.
Our skilled team know what they’re doing, and they understand the skills and qualifications required for the job. They can advise you on everything including cat D licences, CPC and digital tachograph cards.
Kemp always meet our brief and job specification. The Kemp candidates interview well and are always very good quality – which is half the battle for us. We feel that other recruitment agencies just don’t send the same type of quality in a candidate.
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Kemp Recruitment: Driving success, accelerating careers.
We’ve recruited in the Bus & Coach industry at every level – from shunters and cleaners, to drivers and right through to senior management.
As a driver recruitment agency, we take unparalleled levels of care every time. Listening carefully to our clients and candidates – ensuring everyone is getting just what they need. To achieve success for everyone.
Find your perfect candidate call us on 0330 440 2323
What do Bus / Coach Driver jobs involve?
Being a bus or coach driver involves driving along local or national routes, picking up and setting down passengers at bus stops, often in heavy traffic and ensuring passenger safety (e.g. by checking before opening or shutting the doors etc.).
Additionally, you’ll calculate fares, handle money, issue tickets, verify season passes, and depending on the role, you may be required to handle luggage for boarding or disembarking passengers.
How do you become a Bus / Coach Driver in the UK?
To become a bus driver in the UK, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Obtain a Category B driving licence(a standard car licence). You must be at least 18 years old and hold a full EU driver’s license.
- Apply for a provisional Category D licence, which allows you to drive buses and coaches.
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC): Complete a series of theory and practical tests to obtain the Driver CPC. This qualification is essential for driving buses or coaches as the main part of your job.
- Further training courses are usually provided by the bus company or independently through a driving school.
You can find out more about applying for your provisional PCV licence here.
What skills and knowledge do Bus / Coach Drivers need?
Bus / Coach drivers need:
- customer service skills
- knowledge of public safety and security
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
- the ability to work well with others
- the ability to operate and control equipment
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Are there any restrictions / requirements?
In addition to the required driving licence you’ll also need the following:
- Pass a medical test to ensure you’re fit for the role.
- Pass a drug & alcohol test. Workplace drug testing is common in this field as it is crucial for safety-critical roles like drivers. Ensuring a substance-free work environment and preventing impaired judgment and performance on the job.
- If you are driving U18’s (i.e. a school bus driver) or carrying vulnerable passengers with disabilities (i.e. as a specialist transport driver), you will require a clean and up-to-date DBS record. In many cases this is paid for by the hiring company – but not always.
- A driver digital tachograph card is often required – Driver Cards (often referred to as DigiTacho cards) are used in conjunction with a Tachograph Vehicle unit (installed in the vehicle) to record driving hours and rest periods. This helps enforce the rules on driving times and rest periods of professional drivers in order to prevent fatigue, guarantee fair competition, and improve road safety. The recording of driving hours is mandatory for certain vehicle types under law.
Every 5 years you’ll need to:
- take 35 hours of Driver CPC training
- renew your bus driving licence if you’re aged 45 or over
