Experienced Coach Driver
- JR111253
- Truro
- Truro
- Driving
- Permanent - Full Time
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
Join First Bus and FlixBus as they expand their long-distance coach services from Truro. We are seeking skilled and experienced PCV Coach Drivers who enjoy life on the road, operating modern vehicles and providing passengers with safe, reliable, and comfortable travel throughout the UK. This opportunity is ideal for drivers looking for secure, ongoing employment, a variety of routes, and a more rewarding driving experience away from the stop-start nature of conventional local bus services.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll earn £15.50 per hour, over £30.000, 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.
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
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