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Urban Bus Drivers

4 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Go Bus Full time

**PLEASE NOTE***

**PLEASE NOTE***

**Are you a people person & relish a challenge? Do you enjoy driving? Get on Board with Go Bus Transport**

Go Bus Transport is the largest passenger transport provider in New Zealand, operating 2,000+ vehicles from 40 depots, stretching between North Auckland and Invercargill. Go Bus operates urban, school, on-demand and charter services under it’s Go Bus brand, tour coach and corporate services by Johnston’s Coachlines and airport services by Sky Bus.

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand. Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people.

**The Role**

We are looking for Permanent **Full Time Urban Bus Drivers** at our 2 Christchurch Depots - Maces Road and Birmingham Drive Depots.

Participating in a roster, the days and hours of work each week are a minimum of 40 hours worked up to any 5 days out of 7 per week.

You will receive at least three weeks training to achieve high standards in all parts of your work including great customer service and safe driving practices. The role requires wearing a uniform, which will be provided for you.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Providing a high standard of customer service.
- Safely operating a public passenger vehicle.
- Ensuring a safe and comfortable customer journey in accordance with bus timetables.

**What you need**:

- A current Class 2 Driver’s Licence.
- Passenger (P) Endorsement.
- To be able to demonstrate high levels of Numeracy and English language skills.
- Possess excellent customer service capability and enjoy working with the public.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and best practice driving techniques.
- Previous experience as a professional driver is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

**The Perks**
- Full on-the-job training is offered to approved applicants.
- Stable employment with a company providing an essential community service.
- Opportunity to develop your career with pathways into operations support and leadership.
- Employment within an organisation that focuses on a positive culture and company values.
- Funeral Benefit and Long Service Leave
- Employee Assistance Program including wellbeing, financial and nutritional coaching, and counselling.

As we are a health and safety conscious employer, our pre-employment conditions include successfully passing a Drug and Alcohol test and Ministry of Justice criminal check.

Applicants for this position **must be a New Zealand Citizen, have Permanent Residency or hold a valid NZ Work Visa.**

If you have questions, or need to know more about the role call **03 335 0357 (EXT 305)** and speak to someone today.

**Applications closes on the 24th July 2023.

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