Bus Driver
- Recruiter
- First UK Bus
- Location
- Stirling
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 18 Sep 2019
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are looking for Trainee & Qualified Bus Drivers to join 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 drop people off at their destinations.
As a trainee bus driver you will be earning GBP8.21 per hour whilst in training (approx. 6-8 weeks) this will increase to GBP8.80 for the first year of service. As a Qualified driver you will earn GBP10.75 per hour.
Applicants holding a Full PCV licence complete with dCPC card, will also receive a welcome bonus of GBP500 upon completion of 6 months service, followed by a further payment of GBP500 upon completion of 12 months service. You will be contracted to 39 hours per week (this is a permanent position).
To apply for the role, applicants must hold a Full PCV licence complete with dCPC card (minimum 35 hours completed CPC).
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is a good communicator and gets on well with people. You must be patient, a safe driver, reliable and calm under pressure. Happy to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends, you should also have a full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points).
Training & Qualifications:
Full paid training will be provided which includes;
- Training for a PCV Licence
- Vehicle and route familiarisation
- Ticket machine and ticket type training
Our rewards:
You'll enjoy a range of benefits, such as free travel on our buses for you and your family, a pension scheme, a smart uniform and the chance to buy discounted First shares. You will also get discounted train travel for you and your family on our train operators (GWR, SWR, TPE & Hull Trains). On top of this our rewards include First Xclusives where you and your family and friends can benefit from travel discounts with First and over 3,000 offers on a variety of goods and services.
About us:
One of the UK's largest bus operators, our team of 17,000 Journey Makers helps 1.6 million customers every single day to get to where they want to go. Together we provide helpful and reliable services on our buses, keep thousands of vehicles on the road and make sure everything runs smoothly.
We can offer you a wide range of rewarding careers, as we make a big investment in the future and transform the world of bus travel.
Interested? Apply Today!