Welcome to First Bus!

First Bus is one of the UK's largest bus operators. From as far north as Aberdeen to as far south as Cornwall, your local First Bus company is connecting your community; helping people get to work, to education, attend appointments, go shopping or just go out for fun. And we want to be a service you can depend on.

What will you be doing?

The main role of this position is fuelling, parking and shunting vehicles. You will also move vehicles to and from other depots and take vehicles to chassis wash and Mot. You will collect parts from other depots when required. Alongside these requirements you will also maintain the yard area, toilets, assisting with cleaning when required and any other duties requested. If you are successful you will be trained how to use the depot forklift.  This vacancy will be based primarily at our Hadleigh depot but you will be expected to cover short term at our Basildon site if needed.

Skills, Experience & Eligibility

• At least 6 months of cleaning experience
• Experience of using hand tools and Cleaning equipment
• You must have a right to work in the UK
• Must hold a full driving licence

Location: Lawrence Hill

Hourly pay rate: £13.58

Shifts: 38 hours per week, Sat-Weds 1800-0136hrs + Sat/Sun premium

Benefits package

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family 
• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme

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, which is why we offer Simply 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 and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

Interested? Apply today!

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.