Experienced Bus Driver

First West Yorkshire Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health benefits

24-hour mental health support

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

First West Yorkshire Ltd in Leeds is seeking experienced Bus Drivers with a PCV licence. The role involves providing safe, reliable, and friendly service to our customers as they travel throughout the community. Applicants should have a customer-focused attitude and the ability to work independently.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of £16.33 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health support, discounted travel, holiday benefits, and more. If you're ready to join a leading bus operator and embrace a forward-thinking environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PCV driver.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in customer service.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable service to customers.
• Act as the face of First Bus in the community.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Reliability

Independence

Education

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence with no more than six points

Job description

About First Bus: Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting‑edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV licence holders: £16.33 per hour – conditions apply. Leeds – Hunslet Depot.

37 hours per week – 4 days per week (Sunday – Saturday). Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis. Salary applicable to experienced drivers who have had a PCV licence for two or more years.

The role

We're looking for experienced PCV drivers to join our Leeds 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 you'll need

• PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points
• A positive, customer‑focused attitude
• Reliability and ability to work independently
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

Rewards

• Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost, including cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice.
• 24‑hour, 365‑day mental health support through our EAP provision.
• Financial wellbeing platform with discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets.
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after six months of service.
• Free bus pass.
• On‑site parking + cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Up to five weeks holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay.

We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty‑plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.