Trainee & Experienced Bus Drivers

First Bus; York; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus operator as a Bus Driver in York, where you'll enjoy a rewarding career supporting local communities. With opportunities for both experienced and trainee drivers, we offer comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and fantastic benefits that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Discount scheme with over 3,000 offers

Free travel on our buses for family

£6 all-day train travel for family

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with discounted shares

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with at least 6 months' driving experience.
• Trainees receive training on automatic buses.
• Flexible for various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport services for customers, ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Work independently while being part of a team.
• Meet diverse passengers' needs each day.

Skills

People Skills

Patience

Safe Driving

Education

Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months)

PCV licence (for experienced drivers)

CPC certification (up-to-date)

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Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and we've launched the driving careers of thousands of people across the UK. You will be joining a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology. From mobile apps to carbon-friendly buses, we're leading the way.

We love welcoming new and experienced Bus Drivers to our team in York.

Join us as an Experienced or Trainee driver and you will earn from £13.05-£14.35 per hour.

Full Time - Permanent contract 37 hours per week with overtime available.

Part Time - Permanent contract 20 hours per week.

About the Role

Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school. Doctor's appointments. Visiting Nan. Popping to the shops. Heading into town. The journey home. Bus drivers are key workers who keep everyday life moving for local communities.

You'll be out on the road, working on your own initiative. At the same time, you will be part of a close-knit driving team, who look out for each other. Every day brings something different. You'll meet some amazing people along the way.

What we're looking for

If you're a patient, safe driver with good people skills, you're the perfect fit for our driving team.

• Trainees need a full UK driving licence that's a minimum of 6 months old (with no more than 6 points).
• The minimum age is 18, with at least 6 months' driving experience. Don't worry if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before. We provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses.
• Experienced bus drivers require a PCV licence and up-to-date CPC.
• All drivers need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

On top of your salary, there are some brilliant benefits. Our package helps your weekly wage go further, while providing long-term financial security.

• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as ASDA, Specsavers, Costa, B&Q, and many more.
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains.
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme + chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at FirstBus. We recognize that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you'll have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At FirstBus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organization 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.