Trainee PCV Bus/Coach Driver

Somerset Passenger Solutions; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transport company in Bridgwater is looking for a Trainee Bus/Coach Driver to join their team. This role offers comprehensive training from Day 1, flexible shifts, and great pay, with opportunities to earn while you learn. Candidates need a full UK driving licence and great people skills. Benefits include night premiums, weekend pay, and free local travel. Join us in supporting one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Night premiums

Weekend/overtime pay

5% matched pension

Free local bus travel

Health benefits

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Candidates should have great people skills, be friendly, reliable, and professional.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive passengers to and from Hinkley Point C.
• Complete professional training with ongoing support.
• Ensure the workforce is kept moving through reliable transport.

Skills

Great people skills

Flexible approach to shifts

Friendly and reliable

Education

Full UK driving licence (held for at least 24 months)

Job description

🚍 You Can’t Spell Bus Without Us!

Become a Trainee Bus/Coach Driver at Hinkley Point C

Pay: £14.55/hr from Day 1, rising to £16.03 on completion of training and £17.07 after 12 months service

Want a career change? We make it easy. This is your chance to join the team driving passengers to and from one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

At SPS, our drivers don’t just get people to work — they keep the project moving. And we do it together, with professional training, great pay, and genuine support from day one.

Why You’ll Love Driving With Us

• Professional, comprehensive training – no pressure, no rush. Learn at your pace and feel confident behind the wheel
• Support in your theory training before you even start
• Travel allowance – subject to eligibility
• Earn while you learn – fully paid training from Day 1

Benefits

• Night premiums (18:00–23:00 = 14%, 23:00–06:00 = 25%)
• Weekend/overtime pay (25%)
• 5% matched pension
• Free local bus travel & discounted rail fares
• Annual pay review, health benefits, and life cover

Shifts

We operate 24/7 to keep the workforce moving.

• Shifts between 0300–midnight or 1500–0630 – full flexibility required within the provided timeframes
• Average 46-48 hours a week
• Shifts vary between 4 or 5 days a week on a rota basis including weekends
• Shift length will vary between 8-14hrs
• Part time hours available

What You’ll Need

• A full UK driving licence (held for at least 24 months)
• Great people skills — friendly, reliable, and professional
• A flexible approach to shifts (days or nights)

Additional Info

All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty and integrity of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.

SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.