Urban Line Bus Driver in the Netherlands (Free Accommodation)

EU citizenship or a valid work permit in the Netherlands is MANDATORY.

Minimum B1 (CONVERSATIONAL) level of English is MANDATORY.

Free accommodation: private room in a shared house.

Net salary starting from €2,600 per month minimum (salary increases based on years of experience in public transport).

We recruit bus drivers for several large bus companies across the Netherlands, with a focus on public transportation.

Locations: Arnhem, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, and Utrecht.

Working as a bus driver with our clients means playing a vital role in transporting passengers from point A to point B every day. As the face of the company, you ensure that people reach their destination safely, comfortably, and on time. You will have the opportunity to work independently while being part of a close-knit team.

Flexibility is essential: no two days are the same, and you will work various shifts, from early mornings to late evenings. Our clients offer thorough training, excellent working conditions, and great opportunities for career development. Whether you are an experienced driver or relatively new to the profession (minimum 1 year of experience), you will be warmly welcomed and fully supported to succeed.

Job Description

Acting as a host/hostess during the bus ride, providing excellent service to passengers

Driving the bus under all conditions, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for passengers and the safety of other road users

Operating standard and/or electric buses (15–18 metres)

Optional: Digital ticket sales

Reporting irregularities and issues such as traffic jams, bus occupancy, road conditions, and defects in street furniture

Assessing the general technical condition of the vehicle and recording detected defects on the appropriate forms

Preparing the bus for operation, including refilling oil, water, and air, setting the route, inserting and setting the tachograph disc (if necessary), checking onboard equipment functionality, and ensuring all necessary items are present

Requirements

(We will not interview candidates who do not meet all the criteria listed below.)

English level: minimum B1

EU nationality or EU citizenship

Valid EU driver's license D

Valid Code 95 and a valid tachograph card (must be arranged in the candidate's home country if not already acquired)

Recent experience within the past 3 years

Minimum experience duration: 1 year

Must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) later in the process

Salary

Net salary starting from €2,600 per month minimum (salary increases based on years of experience in public transport)

Collective Labor Agreement (CLA), depending on the client

36/40-hour workweek depending on the client's CLA

Holiday allowance: 8% paid weekly

Overtime paid weekly

Shift allowances for irregular working hours

Travel Cost Compensation

We offer up to €200 travel cost compensation for your first arrival from your home country to the Netherlands. This reimbursement will be granted after one month of employment with the employer in the Netherlands, based on valid travel proof.

Our Offer

Free accommodation in a private room within a shared house

Accommodation within a maximum of 45 minutes travel time by car (one way)

Travel allowance from €0.22 per kilometre for the fastest route according to the ANWB route planner (depending on the client's CLA)

Modern corporate clothing

Costs

Car rental (optional): €84 per week (own car or rental required)

Health insurance: €38.02 per week, deducted from salary

Travel costs to the Netherlands are at the candidate's own expense