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.
Position: Nightshift Shunter/Fueller
Location: Bristol - Lawrence Hill Depot, Easton Road, BS5 0DZ
Contracted Hours: 39 per week - full time & permanent
Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9pm - 6.36am
Hourly Rate: £14.77
You must be a valid driving licence holder to be considered for this role
Do you take pride in keeping things spotless and running smoothly? Join our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers, and Maintenance staff who keep our fleet in top condition. As a Shunter/Fueller, you'll play a vital role in making sure our vehicles are ready to hit the road each day at our busy Lawrence Hill depot. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly payrate and great rewards & benefits (see below).
Key Responsibilities:
- Shunting buses around the depot ready for shift, next clean or maintenance
- Driving buses to fuelling stations and returning to depot
- Carry out vehicle and depot cleaning duties, including exterior cleaning using a pressure washer and any internal vehicle cleaning
- Carry out any general site maintenance as and when required
- Ensure that oil and water and top ups are carried out as required
- To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards
About You:
You must hold a valid driving license to be considered for this role
Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
Do you have previous Shunter or Fuelling experience?
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.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.
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
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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Shunter/Fueller employer: First West of England Ltd
First Bus in Worcester is an excellent employer, offering a stable full-time role as a Senior Bus Driver with great benefits and a supportive work culture. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment that prioritises safety and punctuality, alongside opportunities for professional growth within the company. With rotating shifts that allow for work-life balance, First Bus ensures that its drivers are well-supported and valued in their essential roles.
