Yorkshire coach operator York Pullman is creating new routes into transport careers through a new driver training programme and the introduction of apprenticeships for the first time.
The business, which is owned by First Bus and employs about 160 people, is working with Wetherby Training School through a government-funded scheme to support up to 50 people to train as professional drivers while employed by York Pullman.
This programme is open to people from a wide range of ages and employment backgrounds, creating opportunities for those looking to start or change careers.
It is designed to give people the skills and qualifications they need to begin a new career in passenger transport, while helping York Pullman develop the skilled workforce it needs for the future.
Alongside the driver training programme, York Pullman has welcomed apprentices into the business for the first time this year, working with First Bus to create opportunities for young people to begin careers across different areas of the operation, including engineering and operations.
Joel Bradley, General Manager at York Pullman, said: “There are so many different opportunities to build a rewarding career in transport, whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your working life in a completely new direction.
“By investing in training and apprenticeships, we can give people the opportunity to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with us, while developing the workforce York Pullman needs for the future.
“It’s particularly exciting to welcome our first apprentices this year and see young people beginning their careers alongside those who are joining us through the driver training programme.”
