Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bus is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join their team in Adderley Green. No experience is necessary; we provide comprehensive training. In this role, you will receive a competitive pay of £12.60 per hour, along with various employment benefits, including free bus travel and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a leading company, with potential for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

4 Weeks holiday plus 8 Bank holidays

Exclusive Discounts on high street brands

Health and wellbeing perks

Free 24hr access to an online GP

Travel Benefits for you and your family

Cycle to Work scheme

Investment opportunities in shares and pension scheme

Professional Development and training

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Work 39 hours per week with flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience? No Problem!
£12.60 p/h - £25,552 p/a
Adderley Green
39 hrs - 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 Adderley Green

What's in it for you?

• Pay: £12.60 p/h - £25,552 p/a
• Hrs: 39 hrs. per week (Working 5 days between Monday to Sunday on a pre-scheduled shift basis)
• 4 Weeks holiday plus 8 Bank holidays.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street brands,supermarkets, gyms, and leisure brands with First Xclusives.
• Health and wellbeing perks- Simply health policy offering cash back for everydayhealthcareessentials, for you and alldependents under the age of 24.
• Free 24hr access to an online GP, and an Employee Assistance programme should life become less straightforward.
• Travel Benefits: Free bus travel for you and your family, plus discounted train travel on various services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Investmentopportunities:Access to discounted FirstGroupshares, and pension scheme,
• Professional Development: Receive first-class training andopportunitiesfor career growth within FirstGroup.

What we require from you

• Right to Work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
• Best in class customer service / interpersonal skills

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

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