Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Free Bus travel for you & family

Discounted train travel

First Xclusives: 3,000+ retaildiscount

Health support, pension, and wellbeing

Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring

Opportunity to progress into team lead

Job summary

First Bus is hiring an Experienced PCV Driver for our Basildon depot. You will provide safe, friendly service and help customers reach their destinations on a variety of routes.

You will be the face of First Bus in the community, operating to a timetable and maintaining high safety standards while representing the company with professionalism.

Qualifications

• PCV licence required.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Customer-focused attitude and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work independently and meet shift schedules.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, dependable, friendly service to customers on routes.
• Be the face of First Bus and help keep the local community connected.
• Adhere to rota and shift schedules and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

ExperiencedBus Driver (PCV licence holder)

£18 per hour (£35,568 per annum)

Basildon, Essex

38 per week - 5 days per week, Monday – Sunday (hours scheduled in advance on a shift / rota basis)

Why joinFirst Bus?

At First Bus, we're transforming public transport – starting with our people. With major investments in zero-emission fleets, enhanced technology, and new routes, now's the ideal time to join a growing business that values teamwork, work-life balance, and community impact. We're proud to offer flexible working, fair pay, and a place where you'll always feel like part of the team.

The Role

We're looking for experienced PCV drivers to join our Basildon depot. You'll provide safe, dependable, friendly service to our customers, helping them get where they need to be. This is more than just driving – it's about being the face of First Bus and keeping your local community connected.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay
• Free Bus travel for you & your family
• Discounted train travel on various services.
• First Xclusives: 3,000+ retail discounts
• Health support, pension, and wellbeing benefits
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring
• Opportunity to progress into team leader, controller or instructor roles

What You'll Need

• PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Reliability and ability to work independently
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Ready to drive your future forward?

Diversity drives us forward. At First Bus, we're creating teams that reflect the people and places we proudly serve. Applicants are advised that background checks will be carried out as a standard part of our recruitment process.