Bus or coach driver
Tasks
- Cleans, services and maintains vehicle or motorcycle.
- Conveys passenger to destination and helps unload luggage.
- Collects passengers when hailed or in response to telephone/radio message and helps them to secure their luggage.
- Drives passenger-carrying motor cars, taxis and other motor cars and motorcycles, complying with road and traffic regulations.
- Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of vehicle before start of journey.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 38% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£17,550 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for bus or coach driver is £17,550
388 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 388. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for bus or coach driver roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £17,550 per year. That is about £1,463 per month or £9.00 per hour. New workers generally start on £7,522, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £47,784
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 388 people are employed in the region.
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