Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; York; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public transport is looking for experienced Bus Drivers to join their York Depot team. This role offers competitive pay, generous leave, and numerous perks including free travel for you and your family. As a key player in the community, you'll ensure safe and efficient journeys for passengers while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for development. If you have a passion for driving and excellent people skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in public transport.

Benefits

Generous leave: Up to 5 weeks holiday

Retail discounts with First Xclusives

Free travel for you and your family

Discounted train travel

Health and wellbeing perks

Free 24-hour online GP access

Discounted FirstGroup shares

First-Class development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Minimum age: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and efficiently on assigned routes.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

PCV Licence

Full UK driving licence

People skills

Job description

We are hiring Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV Licence holders

£15.58 p/h - £29,975 p/a * Conditions apply
Location: York
37 hours per week, 5 days a week (Sunday - Saturday). Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis.

*Salary is applicable to experienced drivers with a PCV Licence for 2 or more years.

Who are we?

First Bus, one of the UK's largest bus operators, is 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. We are excited to welcome new Trainee Bus Drivers to our team at the York Depot.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay: £15.58 p/h - £29,975 p/a *
• Generous leave: Up to 5 weeks holiday
• Retail discounts with First Xclusives: Access to over 3,000 offers on popular brands such as ASDA, Specsavers, Costa, B&Q, and more
• Free travel: Complimentary bus travel for you and your family on First Bus services
• Discounted train travel: Across Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains
• Health and wellbeing perks: Cash back for healthcare essentials with Simply health policy for you and dependents under 24
• Free 24-hour online GP access
• Investment opportunities: Discounted FirstGroup shares
• First-Class development opportunities
• Pension scheme

What we need from you:

• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• PCV Licence
• Flexibility to work on a rota/shifts, including early mornings (starting 03:30), late nights (finishing at 02:00), and weekends
• Great people skills

Next Steps:

Apply now! We will contact you once we receive your application.

*Eligibility criteria applies.

We aim to build teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all, as our varied experiences and differences strengthen us.

Applicants will undergo background checks as part of our recruitment process.