Trainee Bus Driver

6 months ago

Hadleigh, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

**Trainee Bus Drivers**

Ready to start a new career with more to offer? We'd love to train you as a Bus Driver in **Basildon and Hadleigh**.

You will be earning**:£12.60 whilst on training, rising up to £14.40 per hour when driving on your own**

**We offer enhanced pay rate on Saturdays and overtime opportunities**

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

Don't worry if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before. We provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses. With the guidance of our instructors, you'll soon be confident on bustling high streets, narrow back streets, busy roundabouts and rush-hour ring roads.

**Welcome to First Bus**

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.

**Why become a First Bus Driver?**

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 or 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. You'll find a real mix of colleagues at your depot.

Every day brings something different. You'll meet some amazing people along the way.

The benefits package adds a lot of extra value to the salary:

- 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 First Group shares

**We'll be there for you, because you're there for us**

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise 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.

**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. All you need is:

- Trainees need a full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
- All drivers need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- To live within 60 minutes travel time of the depot

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