First Bus
Experienced Coach Driver
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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.
Experienced Coach Driver – Truro £15.50 per hour + £3,000 Joining Bonus
Join First Bus and FlixBus as part of our growing long-distance coach network from Truro. We’re looking for experienced PCV Coach Drivers who enjoy being out on the open road, driving modern coaches, and delivering safe and comfortable journeys across the UK. This is a great opportunity for drivers looking for stable long-term work, varied routes, and a more enjoyable style of driving away from traditional stop-start local services.
What’s in it for you?
- You’ll earn £15.50 per hour, over £30.000 per year, alongside a £3,000 joining bonus, with a permanent 39-hour contract and the opportunity to drive modern, comfortable coaches on varied long-distance routes across the UK.
- The role offers a more relaxed pace of driving with open-road journeys, scenic routes across the country, and a better balance away from the pressures of busy urban service work.
- You’ll also become part of a supportive local team within a growing national coach operation.
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The Role
As a Coach Driver, you’ll safely deliver reliable and comfortable long-distance journeys for customers travelling across the UK. You’ll operate modern coaches on a variety of routes, providing a professional and friendly customer experience throughout every journey. This role offers real variety, taking you through towns, cities, and scenic rural areas as part of a structured rota.
What we need from you:
- Hold a valid PCV licence
- Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
- Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
- Great people skills
Apply today and start your next journey with First Bus and FlixBus.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
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 advise.
- 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
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
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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.
We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. 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.
Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.
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