Theodora Kakoulidou

Bus Driver @Go-Ahead London

London, GB

My licence acquisition training, to gain the PCV driving entitlement, is part of Bus Driver apprenticeship programme which is called “Passenger Transport Driver - Bus,(Intermediate Level 2)\" that I will be automatically enrolled onto.The apprenticeship programme lasts for a minimum of twelve months during which time I will receive additional training over and above the initial licence acquisition training to pass the PCV tests. Once I have successfuly completed the apprenticeship programme I will gain a nationally recognised qualification which is equivalent to 5 good GCSE\'s.To be considered for one of Bus Driver Apprentice positions, I must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of ONE year (subject to meeting certain criteria) and be prepared to work shifts. As buses run 7 days a week, 364 days a year, my work pattern will reflect that. I will be required to work the full range of shifts which will include starting early in the mornings and finisihing late in the evenings; this will include working weekends and public holidays as required. This is also the case when I am in training. This is a full time, permanent position.This is a customer facing role requiring me to deal directly with our customers, route control colleagues and a variety of other people in the course of your working day. I will be expected to answer customer queries, make announcements over the public address system fitted tro our vehicles and deal with a variety of situations as part of day to day life as a bus driver. It is therefore essential that our drivers are able to communicate effectively and deal with people in a tactful, confident and professional manner.

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