Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Group seeks experienced Bus Drivers in Colchester offering a competitive salary and benefits. Experience isn't mandatory, as we provide a paid training program for PCV and CPC qualifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to serving diverse communities and enjoy a range of perks, including free bus travel and discounts.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Free Bus travel for you & your family

Discounted train travel

3,000+ retail discounts

Health support, pension, and wellbeing benefits

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Full UK licence (max 6 points), held for 6+ months.
• Reliable and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses across local communities.
• Complete the driver training program over 13 months.

Skills

Positive attitude

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Safety focus

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV Licence holders required,
£17,00 p/h (£33,592 p/a)
Colchester
Essex
38 Hrs p/w. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis)

When it comes to being more than a Bus company, we're First.

Why join First Bus?

Whether you've worked in retail, warehouses, offices or are returning to work after a break—First Bus is a place where people from all walks of life build great careers. With paid training, job security and strong community roots, we'll support your fresh start every step of the way.

The role
We're looking for trainee drivers to help keep Basildon moving. If you've had your UK licence for at least 6 months, we'll pay you to train for your PCV and CPC. Once qualified, you'll safely operate buses across your local community and make a real difference in people's daily lives.

Our New Driver Training Programme
Our new driver training programme takes places across 13 months, supporting you during the first year in your new role. Training is delivered by industry experts and our specialist training partners in a variety of interactive sessions. Including customer service skills, incident management, safeguarding and much more!
In addition to gaining a First Bus – level 2 bus driving apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English (if required).

What's in it for you?

• Fully paid training
• 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
• Structured onboarding and mentoring
• Opportunity to grow into team leader, controller or instructor roles

What You'll Need

• Full UK licence (max 6 points), held for 6+ months
• Positive attitude and people-first mindset
• Willingness to learn a new skill
• Reliable and safety-focused
• UK work eligibility

Drive the future— Apply now and lets get you started on a new path - We will be in touch once we receive your application.

We aim to build teams that reflect the truly diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all, as our varied experiences and differences become our collective strengthApplicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.