Driving School | Skills Travel

Learn to drive a bus or coach with the skills driving academy

Here at The Skills Group, we work with some of the best! The best buses and the best people. With plenty of opportunities to grow within the business, we also offer many great benefits including pension and retail discounts.

Our academy covers:

Practical driver training to PCV test level
Vehicle familiarisation
Theory test practice
Hazard perception practice
CPC case studies and more!

Our training centre is located at our Skills Head Office in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire (just off Junction 26). We offer free off-road parking and a spacious, modern and well-equipped training room, with Wi-Fi, kitchen and toilets.

Job Description

Thinking of a new career? Want an opportunity to see more of Europe and the UK? Skills’ Unique On-site Driver Training Academy gives a fantastic opportunity to anyone aged 19 and over with 3 points or less wanting a professional and rewarding career in the coach industry.

About the Role

You will gain a professional PCV Drivers Licence to category D standard enabling you to become a professional Bus and Coach driver and travel throughout Europe.
This is an onsite instruction.
The cost of the training is £3000 (payable over 24 months) with a deduction refund of £3000 paid on month 25 of employment.
Once qualified, you will work five or six days out of seven.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

We are looking for enthusiastic drivers who enjoy dealing with people and have a positive attitude. You must:

Hold a full driving licence
Prior experience not necessary

Salary and benefits

Starting wage of £11.44ph while training. £12.80 per hour when qualified and enhanced rates of £13.70 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Company pension scheme, 28 days holiday, holiday discounts for friends and family.
Employee Assistance Program - 24hrs, 365 days a year’s mental health support.

Application: If you think you would be an asset to our team and could help us achieve our vision then apply now! Please apply to recruitment@skills.co.uk.