Whippet is Cambridgeshire’s oldest bus company, helping local communities get around for over a century.
Job role and requirements
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team of highly-skilled bus drivers on a full- or part-time permanent contract, based near Cambridge.
As a bus driver with Whippet, you can look forward to:
- Guaranteed 42 hours a week (full-time), with optional overtime
- National or international express coach services for our partner, Flixbus
- Drive a fleet of modern coaches
If you already have a PCV licence (category D) and valid D-CPC card, you’ll be able to get started really quickly. If you don’t, we'll support you through all the training needed to gain this valuable qualification.
We aim to provide excellent customer service and a 100% safe environment for our colleagues and customers, and we’re looking for the best people to join our team providing top-quality customer service and a dependable bus network.
You’ll need to be at least 21 years old and have a valid car licence (for trainees) or a PCV licence with no more than 6 penalty points (to get started straight away).
Benefits
Working for Whippet means a workplace where we know you by name. We look out for each other and value everyone who works with us.
Once you’re onboard, you’ll benefit from our extensive training and staff development programme, including ongoing free CPC training, free driver medicals and tacho card renewals. You’ll also benefit from:
• Top rates of pay - over £33k a year for full-time drivers
• Overtime opportunities, if desired
• A choice of shift patterns, subject to availability
• Company pension
• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Free local bus travel for you and your family
• Free coach travel with Flixbus
• A smart, free uniform
• Free eye tests
• Free breakfast and hot drinks in our staff break rooms
• Discounts with selected local businesses
• and much more!
How to apply
Complete our fast-track application form to apply today, or email us with your details.
