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Qualified Bus/Coach Drivers

  • JR111373
  • Bridgwater
  • Bridgwater
  • Driving
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • £16.69 Hourly
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At Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) we are dedicated to providing the perfect journey.

SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce.

We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do.

We continue to invest in our people, our services and state-of-the-art technology as we look to improve our customers’ experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey.

SPS is a division of First Bus.

Qualified Bus/Coach Drivers for Hinkley Point C project

 

Location: Bridgwater

 

Pay:

  • £16.69ph increasing to £17.77ph after 12 months service
  • Hourly increase for hours worked between 1800-2300hrs = 14%
  • Hourly increase for hours worked between 2300-0600hrs = 25%
  • Hourly increase for weekend/overtime pay = 25%
  • Travel allowance – subject to eligibility
  • End of year annual pay review

 

We have a limited number of opportunities for qualified PCV Drivers to join our team.  You’ll be driving the workforce to and from one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects; HPC.  At SPS, our drivers don’t just get people to work — they keep the project moving. And we do it together, with professional training, great pay and genuine support from day one.

 

Shifts

We operate 24/7 to keep the workforce moving.

  • Shifts between 0300–midnight (full flexibility required within the provided timeframes)
  • Average 46-48 hours a week
  • Shifts vary between 4 and 5 days a week on a rota basis including weekends
  • Shift lengths vary between 8-14hrs
  • Part time hours available (2-4 shifts per week)

 

What You’ll Need

  • Category D entitlement (Bus/Coach licence)
  • A full UK driving licence (held for at least 24 months) with no more than 6 points
  • Valid CPC
  • Great customer service skills & experience — friendly, reliable, and professional
  • A flexible approach to shifts
  • To live within reasonable commuting radius

 

Due to the limited number of opportunities available, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a sufficient number of applications.


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Benefits:

  • Annual pay review

  • Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family

  • Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us

  • Employee retail discount scheme

  • Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & your family member

  • Life assurance

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Discounted Gym membership

All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty and integrity of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.

SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

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