Qualified Bus Driver

We are looking for Qualified Bus Drivers to join us in Slough!

GBP2000 bonus for new starters

Do you have a PCV license? Are you looking to take the next step? Here at First we can offer you a rewarding career with a difference. If you are passionate, flexible and motivated, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

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.

How much will you earn?

If you are a PCV License Holder with Full dCPC you will earn GBP12.30 per hour and for a limited time only we are offering a bonus of GBP2000 (GBP500 paid after 6 weeks of driving service, another GBP500 paid after 26 weeks of driving service and another GBP1000 paid after 52 weeks of driving service).

If you are a PCV License Holder without full dCPC you will earn GBP11.56 per hour whilst training to gain your CPC and then increase to GBP12.30 per hour on completion of your training.

Your working hours will be between 37 and 45 hours per week. This is a permanent position.

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 license with no more than 3 points.

What will we offer you?

Full paid training will be provided which includes:

• Training for a PCV Licence
• Vehicle and route familiarisation
• Ticket machine and ticket type training

You'll enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• Pension scheme
• The chance to buy discounted First shares.
• 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 over 3,000 offers on a variety of goods and services

What do we do?

Our Slough depot is based at Slough Bus Station - all breaks and duties start and finish there. We run the local bus network around Slough into Windsor, Langley, High Wycombe and Heathrow. Our airport services run nearly 24 hours a day to keep Heathrow moving. We are a small team of around 100 drivers who are dedicated to providing a friendly and reliable service for thousands of customers each day.

As a Bus Driver, you will be at the forefront of our business operating bus services not only within the city limits, but also out to a more rural road network. Come and join us and become part of the family!

Interested? What are you waiting for? Apply Today!