Bus Driver Trainee

1 week ago


Hadleigh, Essex, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Bus Driver Trainee Opportunity

At First Bus, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Bus Driver Trainee. This exciting opportunity will provide you with the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in our comprehensive training programme, which includes online and face-to-face workshops delivered by industry experts and our specialist training partners.
  • Gain a First Bus – level 2 bus driving apprenticeship and a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English (if required).
  • Develop your customer service skills and gain exposure to incident management, safeguarding, and other essential areas of bus driving.

Requirements:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK for at least the three years.
  • Be flexible to work on a rota / shift basis, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay, rising to £15.00 p/h - £29,640 p/a after 12 months service.
  • Generous leave, including up to 5 weeks holiday and bank holidays.
  • Discount scheme with First Xclusives, offering access to over 3,000 offers on popular high street & leisure brands.
  • Free travel on First Bus services and discounted train travel on a wide range of railway services.
  • Health and wellbeing perks, including a Simply health policy and an Employee Assistance programme.

Why Choose First Bus?

We are an inclusive organisation that welcomes applications from all. We strive to be an employer open to everyone, regardless of their differences. Our diverse backgrounds, thinking, and experiences bring many benefits to our customers, communities, and people.


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