Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Hadleigh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free bus travel for you and family

Discounted train travel

Job summary

First Bus in Hadleigh (Essex) is seeking experienced PCV drivers to join our Hadleigh depot. You will provide safe, friendly service to customers and be the face of First Bus in the local community.

Applicants must hold a PCV licence and a full UK driving licence with no more than six points, be reliable, customer-focused, and eligible to work in the UK. We offer competitive pay and benefits including travel perks.

Qualifications

• PCV licence required.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV vehicles to provide safe, reliable service to customers.
• Be the face of First Bus and represent the company in the community.
• Maintain high standards of customer care and safety while on duty.

Skills

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Customer focused

Reliability

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

Experienced Bus Drivers (PCV licence holder)
£18 per hour (£35,568 per annum)
Hadleigh, Essex

When it comes to making our customers smile, we're First.

Why join First Bus?

At First Bus, we're changing the game in public transport – starting with our people. With big investments in zero-emission fleets, better tech, and new routes, now's the perfect 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 family.

The role

We're looking for experienced PCV drivers to join our Hadleigh depot. You'll provide safe, reliable, 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 moving.

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
• Structured onboarding and mentoring
• Opportunity to grow 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 building teams that reflect the people and places we proudly serve.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.