Trainee Bus Driver

First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and drivers' pass

Free bus pass after 6 months

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Discounts on travel and shopping

Training provided

Job summary

First Bus in Fareham is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver. This full-time, permanent role works 38 hours per week across a Monday–Sunday rota, with shifts arranged in advance.

No prior bus driving experience is required as full training is provided and progression opportunities exist within a leading UK bus operator.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• At least 18 years of age with 6+ months driving experience.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Flexibility to work on a rota/shift basis (early mornings, late nights, weekends).

Skills

People skills

Right to Work in the UK

Rota/flexibility

Full UK driving licence (≤6 points)

18 years or older

6 months driving experience

Tools

UK driving licence

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.

Job Title - Trainee Bus Driver

Location - Fareham, Hoeford

Salary - £13.78 per hour

Contract - Full Time, Permanent, 38 Hrs p/w. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in advance on a shift / Rota basis)

No bus experience needed, full training provided. These are full-time, permanent roles, with 38 hours per week worked across a range of shift patterns, including mornings, evenings and weekends. Working a mix of shifts can mean weekday days off, and greater flexibility for work life balance.

What we need from you

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

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

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.