Bus Operator (No experience required) - #35114

Bus Drivers (PCV licence holders)

We love welcoming experienced bus drivers onto our team in Kings Lynn. If you already hold a PCV licence , you can earn: £12 per hour.

There is an agreed pay increase from the 1st of January 2024 to £14.00 with a further increase to £14.50 from the 1st of April 2024.

This is a full-time contract working 39 hours per week.

for trainee driver opportunities in your area, please search on our careers site.

Rewards that add up to much more

On top of your salary, we will reward you with 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: ASDA, Specsavers, Costa, B&Q and many more
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, Hull Trains
Cycle to work scheme
Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

Well be there for you, because youre 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. Youll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 247 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. We also here to support you with skills training and your long-term career development.

Working with First in Kings Lynn

You will be driving routes - providing the friendly, reliable service that so many locals, commuters and visitors rely on. We will provide initial paid training in vehicle & route familiarisation, ticket machine & ticket type training and low bridge training. Youll soon be ready to go.

What were looking for

We value safe, patient drivers who get on well with customers and colleagues. We are also looking for:
a valid PCV driving licence (with no more than 6 points on your driving licence)
the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
CPC is not essencial - You do not need to hold a current CPC card as we can provide this

Welcome to First Bus

You will be serving local communities on behalf of one of the countrys largest bus operators. We are a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology, leading the way on contactless payments, mobile apps and real time information. Our investment in state-of-the-art, new buses is just one part of our transition to a low-carbon future. Its an exciting time to be here.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.