Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join First Bus as a Trainee Bus Driver in Leicester, earning £12.60 per hour with a rise to £13.08 after 6 months. Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay, generous leave, and extensive training. If you meet the driving license requirement and possess great people skills, apply now to kick-start your career in public transport.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Discount Scheme

24 hour access to online GP

Free Travel for you and your family

Discounted Train Travel

Investment Opportunities

First-Class Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Full UK driving license with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and provide excellent customer service.
• Work on a shift/rota basis including weekends.

Skills

Great people skills

Flexibility to work on shift basis

Job description

Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience needed!
£12.60 p/h - £25,552 p/a rising to 13.08 p/h after 6 months service
Leicester
39hrs - per week
5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours allocated 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.
We are currently recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers (people with no previous experience) to join our fantastic team in Leicester.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay: £12.60 p.h - £25,552 p.a rising to £13.08 p.h after 6 months
• Generous Leave: Up to 4 weeks a holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Discount Scheme: at hundreds of retail brands Inc. ASDA, M&S, B&Q, etc.
• Health; 24 hour access to online GP
• Free Travel: For you and your family on First Bus services.
• Discounted Train Travel: For you and your family across.
Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains.
• Investment Opportunities: Chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.
• First-Class Training: Setting you up for success in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme

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.
• Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis.
(e.g. starting 03.30hrs) / finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
• Great people skills

Ready to drive your future forward?
Apply now! Jump-start your career - We will be in touch once we receive your application.

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

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