Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health for you &

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme & share purchases

Job summary

First Group is recruiting an Experienced Bus Driver for Sheffield. This full-time, permanent role offers 39 hours weekly with a rotating pattern across mornings, evenings and weekends. You will drive local routes, ensure passenger safety and timely service, and contribute to community connectivity.

Salary is £16.10 per hour with a £2,000 joining bonus; benefits include health schemes, travel discounts, pension and holiday entitlement. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Valid PCV licence and full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong customer service and reliability
• Willingness to work rotating mornings, evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Operate local bus services safely and on time
• Maintain high standards of passenger safety and service
• Represent First Group in the community

Skills

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Right to Work UK

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Job description

Experienced Bus Driver – Sheffield
£16.10 per hour + £2000 joining bonus (T&C's apply)

We're looking for experienced Bus Drivers to join our team in Sheffield. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 39 hours per week, 5 days over 7,with stable hours and planned rotas. If you're already a qualified PCV driver and want a steady role with a supportive depot, this could be a good fit. You'll be driving local bus routes, helping passengers get where they need to be safely and on time.

What's in it for you?

You'll earn £16.10 per hour, with the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime when it's available. This is a full time, permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours, and your shifts will be planned in advance so you know what your working week looks like ahead of time. You'll work a rotating shift pattern covering mornings, evenings, and weekends, but everything is scheduled to give you as much predictability as possible.

The Role

You'll be responsible for safely operating local bus services, ensuring passengers are transported reliably, comfortably, and on time. It's a professional driving role where safety, professionalism, and good customer service are key. You'll represent First Bus in your local area and play an important role in keeping communities connected.

What We're Looking For

• Valid PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work

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

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.