5 March 2020 14:26

Go North East champions its 200-strong driving force of inspiring women

Ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), Go North East is championing its 200 female employees that make a substantial contribution to the company’s services.

12 February 2020 14:23

Go North East appoints new finance director

​The North East’s largest bus company has appointed a new finance director to help drive forward its growth strategy.

29 July 2019 14:56

Go-Ahead Group sets goal to double female representation across bus operations

​Go North East's parent company, the Go-Ahead Group, today launches a campaign to encourage more women to apply for jobs in the bus industry – including driving buses, maintaining vehicles and managing depots.

19 June 2019 14:05

Go North East gears up for recruitment drive

On Sunday 23 June, between 10am and 2pm, the company will be holding a recruitment open day at intu Metrocentre Coach Park, giving any aspiring drivers the chance to get behind the wheel and test drive a bus.

10 December 2018 17:14

Six new recruits including first female engineering apprentice in 20 years appointed to award-winning team

The region’s biggest bus company, Go North East has welcomed its first female apprentice in two decades, to embark on its unique bus and coach mechanical and electrical engineering apprenticeship.
Hand-picked from over 500 applicants, Melissa Millington, joins six new recruits in the company’s most recent apprentice intake. Melissa will undertake training and development alongside Go North East

12 October 2018 10:21

90 new driver and engineer roles now available at Go North East

Following a series of contract wins, the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East is looking for new drivers and engineers to fill 90 posts within its award-winning company.

23 August 2018 16:42

Award-winning recruitment scheme looking for next intake of trainees

A first-of-its-kind training and skills programme launched to help local unemployed people get back into work while supporting Go North East’s recruitment of new bus drivers, has gone from strength-to-strength, with the region’s largest bus operator now looking for more trainees for its September intake.

28 March 2018 11:13

Recruitment and tourism award shortlists for Go North East

The region’s biggest bus company, Go North East, has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards, acknowledging its commitment to excellence within the areas of transport, tourism, training and recruitment.

30 January 2017 14:55

Driver Recruitment Day in Sunderland - Sunday 26 February

Pop along and test drive a bus on our driving challenge.

23 November 2016 10:54

Career Fair Set to Celebrate Military Talent

On Thursday 24 November, BFRS are hosting a Job & Careers Fair at the Catterick Leisure Centre, Catterick Garrison.

16 November 2016 14:15

Experienced car drivers sought for 15 new jobs

In an effort to recruit more professional coach drivers, Go North East has changed its ‘essential experience criteria’ to attract more people to apply for 15 new jobs.

25 August 2016 09:52

Driver Recruitment Day in Sunderland - Sunday 4 September

​If you have ever thought of a career as a bus driver, but are not quite sure what the job entails, then come along to our Recruitment Day at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 4 September to find out if you could be the ticket!