Join the Dartline Team
Are you looking for an exciting new career? Or perhaps you want to continue doing a job you love within a supportive and rewarding environment?
Whether you’re completely new to bus driving or already hold a PCV licence, we’d love to hear from you.
Dartline Coaches and Bus Services offers a range of driving opportunities across school contracts, local bus services, and coach operations. We also provide fully paid training opportunities for those looking to start a career behind the wheel.
Our professional Driver Training Programme, worth approximately £5,000, is designed to help you succeed from day one.
Pay & Benefits
- £16.07 per hour for qualified drivers
- £14.90 per hour while training
- Fully paid Driver Training Course worth approximately £5,000
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed 40-hour contracts available
- Morning and afternoon school services with part-time opportunities available
- 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday
- Variety of shift patterns available depending on the role
Additional Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Free or subsidised travel for you and your family
- Health and wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Overtime opportunities
Working Patterns
- Day shifts
- Weekend availability
- A variety of work schedules availables depending on role
Essential Requirements
- Category B Driving Licence
- Minimum 1 year’s driving experience
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
- Great customer service skills
- The confidence to drive large vehicles such as coaches and double-decker buses
Application Questions
As part of the recruitment process, you’ll be asked:
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
- Do you have any medical conditions or access requirements you would like us to consider ahead of interview?
- Will you be comfortable driving large vehicles such as coaches and double-decker buses?
£3k joining bonus for qualified drivers! £1,500 paid when you go live
£500 paid on successful completion of probation (6 months)
£1,000 paid over the following 12 months in two £500 instalmentsCurrent Opportunities
LOCAL BUS DRIVER
Location: Devon
Operate local bus services across the Devon network under domestic drivers’ hours regulations.
Pay: £16.07 per hour
Requirements:
- Valid PCV Licence
- Driver CPC
Standard shift patterns operate across a seven-day service network.
SCHOOL CONTRACT DRIVER
Location: Exeter
A term-time-only role operating morning and afternoon school services.
Pay: £16.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Fixed weekly salary
- Consistent morning and afternoon working hours
- Ideal for those seeking part-time work during school terms
COACH DRIVER
Location: Exeter or Truro
Operate private hire services, tours, and coach contracts throughout the UK, with occasional European work.
Pay: £16.07 per hour
Requirements:
- Valid PCV Licence
- Driver CPC
- Varied work shift patterns
- Willingness to undertake overnight stays
TRAINEE DRIVER
Start your driving career with Dartline through our fully paid training programme.
Pay while your train: £14.90 per hour
You’ll receive comprehensive support from our Driver Training Team while gaining the qualifications and experience needed to become a professional bus or coach driver.
following 12 months in two £500 instalments
Apply today
If this sounds like the right route for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Click here to submit an application
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0808 164 3998
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Dartline.
Pay: £16.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
