Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

First Bus is seeking individuals to train as Bus Drivers with no prior experience necessary. This role offers competitive pay starting at £15.00 per hour, generous leave, free travel for employees and their families, along with comprehensive training over 13 months. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence, be at least 18 years old, and demonstrate great people skills as part of working on a flexible rota.

Benefits

Generous Leave: Up to 5 weeks holiday, in addition to bank holidays

Discount Scheme with First Xclusives

Free Travel for you and your family on First Bus services

Discounted Train Travel

Health and wellbeing perks

Access to an online GP

Investment Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of your Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Receive training on customer service and incident management.
• Work in a flexible shift/rota system including early mornings and late nights.
• Complete the First Bus Level 2 bus driving apprenticeship.

Skills

Great people skills

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Train to become a Bus Driver - No experience needed!

£15.00 p/h - £29,640 p/a – Rising to £17.00 p/h after 1 years service.

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: £15.00 p/h - £29,640p/a – Rising periodically to £17.00 p/h after 1 years 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.
• 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.