Bus Driver

**Trainee & Experienced Bus Drivers**

**Larbert**

**£11.00 - £11.10**

**5 - 25 hours per week**

**We love welcoming new and experienced Bus Drivers to our team in Larbert**

Do you fancy a change? We can offer you a rewarding career with a difference

Going out on the open road as a bus driver, you'll work on your own initiative and take ownership of your bus on its travels, looking after passenger safety and providing a great customer experience. You'll drive different routes, issue tickets and droppeople off at their destinations.

Join us a Trainee and you will earn:
**£11 per hour (£22,000+ per year) which will go up to a full pay rate after 12 months service**. The working hours are 5 - 25 hours per week

As an Experienced Driver, you will earn:
**We offer a Welcome Bonus off £1,975 (T&Cs apply) for all Full PCV Licence holders with a valid dCPC qualification card.**

**As a qualified driver you will earn £11.10 per hour, the working hours are 5 - 25 hours per week**

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: Tesco, Argos, Asda, Sainsburys
- 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, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme + chance to buy discounted First Group shares

**Info for trainees**

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.

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 whokeep 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.

**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 confidentialEmployee 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.
- Trainees need a full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
- Experienced drivers require a PCV licence
- All drivers need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

**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-friendlybuses, we're leading the way.