Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Basildon; Híbrido; GBP 20 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free family bus travel

Discounted train travel

Retail discounts

Health & wellbeing benefits

Onboarding & coaching

Career progression

Resumo da oferta

First Bus in Basildon is seeking an experienced Bus Driver (PCV licence holder) to join the Basildon depot. You will provide safe, reliable, welcoming service to customers, helping them get where they need to be.

This role is more than driving—it's about being the face of First Bus in the local community. The position offers flexible working, fair pay (£18 per hour) and benefits, with opportunities to progress into team leader, controller or instructor roles.

Qualificações

• Must hold a PCV licence and a Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Demonstrates a positive, customer-focused attitude and reliability.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Drive PCV vehicles delivering safe, reliable service to customers.
• Be the face of First Bus in the community and assist passengers as needed.
• Follow shifts/rota and comply with schedules.

Conhecimentos

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Customer-focused

Reliability

Independent worker

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Experienced Bus 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)

Starting January 2027

Why join First 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 expanding business that values teamwork, work-life balance, andcommunity 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, reliable, welcoming 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
• Thorough onboarding and coaching
• 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

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.