Trainee & Qualified Bus/Coach Driver

First Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Smart health cover

Pension

Employee discounts

Life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym membership

Job summary

SPS, a division of First Bus, invites applicants for Trainee or Qualified Bus/Coach Driver roles for the Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater. You will drive passengers, operate shifts across 24/7 to keep the project moving, and undergo comprehensive training with clear progression paths.

Qualifications include a full UK driving licence with up to 3 points, strong customer service, and flexibility for day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence (held for at least 24 months) with no more than 3 points
• Great customer service skills & experience — friendly, reliable, and professional
• A flexible approach to shifts (days or nights)

Responsibilities

• Drive passengers to and from the Hinkley Point C site and related routes.
• Maintain safe, on-brand transport operations and uphold customer service standards.
• Support 24/7 shifts with flexibility across days and nights.

Job description

At Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) we are dedicated to providing the perfect journey.

SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C (HPC)in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce.

We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do.

We continue to invest in our people, our services and state-of-the-art technology as we look to improve our customers’ experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey.

SPS is a division of First Bus.

Become a Trainee or Qualified Bus/Coach Driver for Hinkley Point C

Location: Bridgwater

Pay

• Qualified Drivers:£16.69hrincreasing to £17.77 after 12 months service.
• Trainee Drivers:£15.15/hr during 8-9 week training period rising to £16.69 upon completion, then increasing to £17.77 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

Pay Benefits

• Night premiums(18:00–23:00 = 14% uplift, 23:00–06:00 = 25% uplift)
• Weekend/overtime pay (25% uplift)

Shifts

We operate 24/7 to keep the workforce moving.

• Shifts between0300–midnightOR 1500-0600 (full flexibility required within the provided time frames)
• Average46-48 hours a week
• Shifts vary between 4 or 5 days a week on a rota basis including weekends
• Shift lengths vary between 8-14hrs
• Part time hours available

What You’ll Need

• A full UK driving licence (held for at least 24 months) with no more than 3 points
• Great customer service skills & experience — friendly, reliable, and professional
• A flexible approach to shifts (days or nights)

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Benefits

• Annual pay review
• Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee retail discount scheme
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym membership

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.