Training to become a bus driver | IJmuiden

What will you do?

Freedom, being on the move and lots of contact with people. If that suits you, then a job as a bus driver could well be your next destination. In this role, you make sure every day that our travelers get where they need to go safely and comfortably. Do you have no experience as a bus driver and no category D driving license? No worries. If you are enthusiastic and so are we, then we will arrange your training and give you a job guarantee for one of the most enjoyable jobs in the Netherlands. As a bus driver (in training) at Transdev – the largest mobility company in the Netherlands – no day is the same.

As a bus driver, you are a familiar face for our travelers: reliable, committed and friendly. Through rain and wind, they can count on you. They step onto your bus with peace of mind, because you ensure they reach their destination comfortably and on time. Of course, you drive fixed routes according to an existing timetable, but we give you the space to do your work in your own way. With freedom, responsibility and plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.

A responsible and social role, in which you:

• Drive punctually and safely
• Take care of the travelers
• Have a customer-friendly attitude
• Are willing to work flexible shifts

What we offer you:

As a bus driver at Transdev, you work independently, but you are never on your own. Together with more than 8,000 colleagues, you work on mobility every day. If you are new to the profession, you can enter the bus driver training program through the Transdev Academy. At our own academy, we train you in about 12 weeks to become a fully qualified bus driver. We pay for your training, and during this period you receive an availability allowance of €1,870 gross per month. In addition, we offer:

• Our trust: a permanent contract after 1 year with good performance;
• A salary between €2,876 and €2,931 per month;
• Monthly irregular hours allowance of an average of €355, for full-time employment;
• 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year payment of 1.15% and an annual gross payment of €400;
• Time to rest: 23 to 29 vacation days, depending on your age;
• Extra days off: 17 ATV days;
• We take care of now and later: pension according to Rail & OV;
• Sustainable on the way: a (electric) bicycle via Lease a Bike after 1 year;
• Travel expense reimbursement according to the CAO OV.

What do you bring?

A good bus driver is social, independent, responsible and stress-resistant. Safety comes first in your work, closely followed by care for your travelers. You enjoy making a real contribution to society. A bit of humor and patience are also very welcome.

Furthermore, we ask for:

• A valid category B driving license
• MBO working and thinking level
• Living in the area of IJmuiden
• Willingness to work in alternating shifts
• Good command of the Dutch language to be able to follow the training

Will you soon be behind the wheel with us?
Every day, around 500,000 travelers rely on us, and as a bus driver you play an important role in this. It may seem obvious that public transport in the Netherlands is safe and reliable, but there is more to it than you might think. Work is continuously being done on progress, from planning and finance to IT and communication. Every day we do everything we can to make every trip run as smoothly as possible, and we are always looking for enthusiastic and driven colleagues who want to move forward with us.

Have you become enthusiastic and would you like to join the Transdev family? Then respond via the application button below. Would you like to know more about the application process, the training or the onboarding track? Then check the frequently asked questions here. If you have any further questions afterwards, please feel free to contact us.