Experienced Bus Driver
About this role
About First Bus:
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Job Title - Experienced Bus Driver
Location - Adderley Green, Stoke on Trent
Salary - £15.50 per hour - Up to £1500 joining bonus (T&C's apply)
Contract – Full Time, Permanent 38 hours per week - 5 days per week, Monday – Sunday
Already PCV qualified?
We’re looking for experienced Bus Drivers to join our Stoke on Trent team. This is a permanent, full-time role with consistent hours, structured shifts, and the opportunity to be part of a vital local service. Shifts are planned in advance and include a mix of early, late and weekend working, giving you variety and weekday flexibility.
What we need from you:
Hold a valid PCV licence
Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
You must be at least 18 years of age
Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
Great people skills
Joining Bonus T&Cs:
Eligible PCV licence holders can receive a £1,500 joining bonus, paid in two instalments:
- £750 upon successful completion of your first 6 months’ service
- £750 upon successful completion of 12 months’ service
Eligibility criteria and full terms and conditions apply.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
Rewards:
Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
Company at a glance
FirstGroup plc is a leading private sector provider of public transport.
Our services are a vital part of society – transporting customers for business, education, health, social or leisure purposes. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier.
FirstGroup is one of the UK's largest bus operators, serving two-thirds of the UK’s 15 largest conurbations, including major urban areas such as Glasgow, Bristol and Leeds, with a fifth of the market outside London. We are also one of the most experienced rail operators in the UK and the only one to run every sort of railway - long distance, regional, commuter and sleeper operations. We carried more 772,000 passengers a day in 2022/23 across our five rail operations.
We operate three passenger franchises – Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway – and two open access operations, Lumo and Hull Trains.
We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.
For information on careers with FirstGroup in the UK click here:
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Top Benefits
- Joining bonus
- Health insurance
- Dental care
- Optical care
- Mental health support
- Virtual GP appointments
- Nutrition and fitness advice
- Employee assistance program
- Discounted train travel
- Free bus pass
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid holiday
- Pension scheme
- Share purchase scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
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