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Bus Driver (Trainee & Qualified)

FirstGroup
Pay: Competitive
Location: Weymouth Weymouth United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work, Weekend Work
Job reference: E04089284
Transport/Logistics 2021-06-13 2021-06-24

Job Description

We are looking for Bus Drivers (Trainee & Qualified) to join our team in WeymouthDo 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. If you join us as a qualified driver we will give you £1500!! £1000 after 6 weeks driving ‘in service' and £500 after 1 yearKey Points: As a Qualified Bus Driver you will be earning £10.15 per hour. Your working hours will be 39-48 hours per week (flexible) – earning potential £20,584 to £25,334 on a permanent contract.As a Trainee Bus Driver we will pay you £8.91 per hour whilst training to achieve your PCV licence! This will increase to £10.15 per hour on completion of your training. 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 LicenceVehicle and route familiarisationTicket machine and ticket type training What can we offer you? up to 5 weeks holiday (plus Public Holidays)company pensionfree bus travel for you and your family£6 all-day train travel on GWR, SWR and other First train companiesHigh Street discounts We will also provide you with a uniform so no need to worry about having the right kit for the job!What do we do? Our most recent investments are in new, state-of-the-art buses across our key networks. We work proactively with our local authority partners, making a positive impact on air quality, tackling congestion and improving customer experience.We are focused on First Bus becoming a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future and are committed to operating a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035; we have pledged not to purchase any new diesel buses after December 2022. We also operate the Aircoach network in Ireland. First Bus is a division of FirstGroup.

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