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Expression of interest form

Applicants must be aged 21 or over (in order to obtain a PCV licence), eligible to work in the UK, hold a current driving licence and have been driving for a minimum of two years. You do not have to hold a PCV licence as full bus driver training will be provided.

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We’re currently recruiting Bus Drivers to work in the Belfast Area.

Metro Bus and the Glider services cover the Belfast City Centre and wider Belfast Areas including Newtownabbey, Short Strand, Falls, Milewater Service Centre.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Mobile number *

National Insurance Number (NIN) *

First line of your address *

Your town *

Your postcode *

Are you aged 21 or over? (in order to obtain a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence) *

Yes

No

Please confirm your date of birth *

Do you hold a current driving licence and been driving for a minimum of two years? *

Yes

No

If answered Yes, but your license was not issued in the UK, please specify the country where you obtained it.

Do you currently hold a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence? NOTE: This is not a taxi licence and is different to a normal driver’s licence. PCV allows the holder to operate a vehicle for hire or reward that can carry 9 or more people. (If you do not hold a PCV licence, full training will be provided in our Driving Academy) *

Yes

No

Do you have more than 6 penalty points on your licence? *

Yes

No

Have you had a driving ban in the last 5 years? *

Yes

No

Do you have any outstanding prosecutions for motoring offences. *

Yes

No

Are you able to work shifts? (including weekends for full time roles) *

Yes

No

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 you are deemed to be a disabled person if you have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Cancer, multiple sclerosis or HIV infection are considered under this act. Please indicate below if you consider yourself to have a disability in line with the above definition and would like your application to be considered in line with our Equal Opportunity Policy/Code of Practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities *

Yes

No

If answered Yes, please specify any adjustments that are required in order for you to participate in the aptitude test and/or interview process for this position in the box below.

Are you eligible to work in the UK? *

Yes

No

If you are eligible with restrictions please provide the relevant details. (Should your expression of interest be considered, you will be required to provide documentation to prove your right to work in the UK)

I understand that the essential and desirable criteria will be used to evaluate the expressions of interest and we reserve the right to apply the essential and desirable criteria. Candidates must demonstrate clearly on their expression of interest form how they meet both the essential and desirable criteria. Failure to provide sufficient information/detail may mean that you may not be shortlisted. *

I understand

The statements contained in this expression of interest form are, to the best of your knowledge true and correct; you agree that any misrepresentation will lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or your employment being terminated without any obligation or liability to the Company other than for any services rendered. *

I agree

If successful in obtaining employment, you will not be allowed to engage in any other driving duties except with the written permission of your Manager and will ensure they do not contravene either Driving Hours Regulations or Working Time Directive Rules. You understand that taxi work or driving for other employers in competition with Translink is not permitted in any circumstances *

I understand and agree

You may be required to undergo a medical examination by the Company’s Medical Officer, before taking up the post and at such other times as the Company may require *

I understand and agree

By submitting this expression of interest form, you consent to us collecting and processing information you give to us in order to evaluate your suitability for the post of Bus Driver. Please see our Privacy Policy Notice at the bottom of this website. *

I consent