Driver Vacancies - Dartline

£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 instalments

Apply today!

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?

 

Current 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.
 

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.