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About First Bus
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Location – Chelmsford
Salary - £13.87 per hour
Hours - 39 hours per week
Shift - Monday - Friday, 7am – 3pm
At First Bus, we're more than just a bus company. We're a place where people build secure, long-term careers, supported by great benefits, structured training, and real opportunities to progress.
The Role
As a Cleaning Operative at our Chelmsford depot, you'll play a vital role in keeping our fleet clean, safe, and ready for service, helping us deliver a great experience for our customers every day.
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What You'll Need
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness
- Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to learn, develop, and grow
- A reliable, safety-conscious approach to work
- Right to work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence is desired, but not essential
Rewards
- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness advice.
- Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
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We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys.
Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road.
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