PUT YOUR CAREER IN SIXTH GEAR

Go North East is looking for bus drivers.

Correction, we’re looking for ELITE bus drivers. The best of the best. Ready to grab life by the gear stick and take the helm of some of Newcastle’s finest four-wheeled chariots? 

You’ve come to the right place. 

We’re looking for drivers in the North East. And you don’t need any experience to take the wheel. Just a thirst for unbeatable training, supreme rewards, and a fantastic salary. 

Think you fit the bill? Read on…

Elite rewards

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Elite rewards ⋆

At Go North East, the best of the best get rewards to match.

Rate of pay

£11.44

per hour during training

£12.23

per hour upon completion of training

£14.27

per hour after your first year of service

per hour when you start
(If you already hold a PCV licence)

£14.27

You’ll be guaranteed 39-hours per week with plenty of opportunities for overtime.

You’ll get 20 days’ holiday a year, rising to 25 days after four years’ service, as well as 8 bank holidays.

We also offer

An annual
pay review

A full contributory pension scheme

Free bus travel across the North East

An Employee Assistance Scheme

A GNE employee discount scheme

Full employee rights and protections

Free
uniform

Ready to start your journey? Apply today.

Complete the online form and hit send. Done.

MAKING THE GRADE

At the Go North East Elite Driver Academy you’ll get 6 weeks* of driving, route planning and safety training.

You’ll also learn everything you need to know about collecting fares and dealing with customers from a trained mentor who will show you the ropes at the depot you’ve chosen.

You’ll leave our elite training academy as a lean, mean bus-driving machine. But even lean, mean bus-driving machines need a helping hand sometimes. So, we’ll ensure your mentor continues to be available to provide firsthand help and advice for as long as you need it.

* If you’re currently a bus driver, have previous experience, or possess a valid PCV licence, you’ll be eligible for our fast-track, three-week training programme.

Have you got what it takes?

Every good mission needs a checklist. So if these are all ticks, then you’ve got what it takes to be an elite bus driver:

  • Do you meet basic DVLA medical standards?

  • Do you have six months of driving experience?

  • Do you have no more than six penalty points?

  • Do you have no disqualifications in the past five years?

  • Are you able to take up legal employment in the UK?

  • Have you had UK residency for at least six months?

  • Do you dream of leaving the rut in the rearview mirror, grabbing your career by the gear stick and making tracks for Awesomeville?

EN ROUTE TO AWESOME

Your journey starts right here. Apply today.

Route ONE
(the fastest by far) 

Complete the online form and hit send. Done.

Route TWO
(the more scenic route)

Download the PDF application form, complete and send to recruitmentteam@gonortheast.co.uk

Once we’ve assessed your application and you get the green light, here’s what happens next:  

  • Come along for an interview

  • Get to learn more about the job

  • Do some basic numeracy and literacy tests

  • Have a quick medical with a registered doctor