Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Family travel

Discounted trains

Health benefits

Mentoring/onboarding

Job summary

First Bus is hiring an Experienced Bus Driver at our Ipswich depot. You’ll operate PCV vehicles, deliver safe, friendly passenger service, and contribute to community mobility. 39 hours per week with a 5-day rota, hours allocated in advance.

We offer £16.00 per hour (£32,448 per annum), a role that emphasizes teamwork, work-life balance, and community impact within a growing transport company.

Qualifications

• PCV licence required.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV vehicles and ensure passenger safety.
• Be the face of First Bus and provide friendly, reliable service to customers.

Skills

PCV licence

UK driving licence

Customer focus

Reliability

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

Experienced Bus Driver / PCV licence holder
£16.00 per hour - £32,448 per annum
39 hours per week - 5 days per week Monday - Sunday, hours allocated in advance on a shift / rota basis

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 Ipswich 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

Ready to drive your future forward?

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.