Trainee Bus Driver

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to train as Bus Drivers in Chelmsford. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth and development. You will undergo a comprehensive training program to enhance your driving and customer service skills, gaining valuable qualifications along the way. Enjoy a range of perks including generous leave, free travel for you and your family, and health benefits. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport. If you have a passion for service and a valid UK driving licence, apply now to embark on an exciting career journey!

Benefits

Generous Leave

Discount Scheme

Free Travel

Discounted Train Travel

Health and Wellbeing Perks

On-site Gym

Free Online GP Access

Investment Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 13-month training program with online and face-to-face workshops.
• Drive buses safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

Driving Skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Maths & English Qualification (if required)

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Train to become a Bus Driver - No experience needed!
£14.00 p/h - £27,664 p/a (Rising to: £15.00 p/h - £29,640 p/a)
Chelmsford
Essex
38 Hrs p/w. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis)

Who are we?

First Bus - one of the UKs largest bus operators, 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.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay: £14.00 p/h - £27,664 p/a
- Rising to; £15.00 p/h - £29,640 p/a after 12 months service
• Generous Leave: Up to 5 weeks holiday, in addition to bank holidays.
• Discount Scheme with First Xclusives: Access to over 3,000 offers on popular high street & leisure 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: £6 all-day train rides for you and your family on a wide range of railway services, including Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains.
• Health and wellbeing perks - Simply health policy offering cash back for everyday health care essentials, for you and all dependents under the age of 24.
• On-site gym
• Free 24hr access to an online GP, and an Employee Assistance programme should life become less straightforward.
• Investment Opportunities: Exclusive chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme

Our New Driver Training Programme

Across 13 months you will receive a mix of online and face to face workshops, delivered by industry experts andour specialist training partners. You'll improve your customer service skills, gain exposure to incident management, safeguarding and much more
In addition to gaining a First Bus – level 2 bus driving apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English (if required).

What we need from you:

• Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
• You must be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• You must have lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK for at least the three years.
• Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
• Great people skills

Next Steps:

Apply now! We will be in touch once we receive your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities, and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.