Cleaner/Fueller/Shunter in Weston-super-Mare

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 and Details:

Position: Cleaner/Fueller/Shunter
Location: Weston-Super-Mare depot, Searle Crescent, BS23 3XP
Contracted Hours: 39 per week - full time & permanent
Shifts: 5 days per week, 7am-3pm - must be available to cover holidays on late shift between 6pm-2am as and when required
Hourly Rate: £14.31
Annual Salary: Approx. £29,020 per annum
You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Fuelling/charging and shunting vehicles around the depot ready for shift or next clean
• Carry out vehicle under chassis washing, including exterior cleaning using a pressure washer
• Ensure that oil and water and top ups are carried out as required
• Carry out other bus interior cleaning duties and general site maintenance as and when required
• To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards

About You:

You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role
Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
Do you have previous cleaning experience?
Bus driving experience would be beneficial, a PCV license is not essential as we can support you in gaining this
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 and Benefits:

• 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

Company Culture and Transformation:

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.