Experienced Bus Driver

First West Yorkshire Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Discounts

Travel discounts

Free bus pass

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

Holiday allowance

Pension & shares

Parental pay

Job summary

First Bus in Leeds is seeking experienced PCV drivers to join our Hunslet Depot. You will deliver safe, reliable journeys and represent First Bus to customers while contributing to community mobility.

The role requires a PCV licence and a full UK licence with minimal points, a customer-focused attitude, reliability, and eligibility to work in the UK. Salary is £16.33 per hour, with 37 hours weekly across a 4-day pattern.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable and friendly service to customers.
• Be the face of First Bus and keep communities moving.
• Adhere to depots’ shift rosters and safety requirements.

Skills

PCV licence

UK driving licence

Customer-focused

Reliability

Independent working

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 is applicable to experienced drivers who have had a PCV licence for 2 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 6 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

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise.


• Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support


• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc


• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass


• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme


• Up to 5 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.