Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health

Discounts on high street brands

Discounted train travel for you and a/

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

First Bus in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring Trainee Bus Drivers. This is a permanent, full-time position with 38 hours per week and a structured rota across mornings, evenings and weekends. No prior bus driving experience is required as full training is provided to help you progress.

You’ll start with £14.20 per hour during training and progress to £15.50 per hour once fully qualified, with guaranteed pay progression as you complete training.

Qualifications

• Proof of 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).
• Great people skills.

Responsibilities

• Undergo full training provided, no previous bus driving experience required.
• Work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends with a planned rota.
• Build a rewarding career with progression opportunities as you gain experience.

Skills

People skills

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 - Adderley Green, Stoke on Trent

Salary - £14.20 per hour

Contract - Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week - 5 days per week, Monday – Sunday

No experience? No problem – full training provided!

Ready to start a new career with great opportunities to progress? We’re looking for Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a permanent, full-time role with full training provided, so you don’t need any previous bus driving experience. You’ll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends, with your rota planned in advance to give you plenty of structure and flexibility.

With regular opportunities for weekday time off and clear routes for progression, it’s a great opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your local community.

Clear, guaranteed pay progression

As you complete training and gain experience, your pay increases automatically

• £14.20 per hour while training

• £15.50 per hour once fully qualified

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 ofourrecruitment 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

• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay