Bus Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we?
We are Wiltshire's largest independent bus operator. With a fleet of 60 vehicles we provide bus services across North and West Wiltshire and in Bath. We operate scheduled service work, both commercially and contracted Council services along with home to school transport.
Where are we based?
We are based in Chippenham and the majority of our services run from our Bumpers Farm depot. However we also have outstations based near Melksham, Devizes, Trowbridge and Frome.
What positions do you have available?
We have both full and part time positions available. Full-time staff generally work 5 weekdays and Saturdays on a rota basis - a day off in the week is available when working a Saturday. However we also have part time positions available for applicants who may wish to do less days each week. We are also recruiting for staff who may only be available to cover weekend work.
What are your rates of pay?
Basic weekday rate - £13 per hour*
Weekday late rate - £15.80 per hour* (duties finishing after 8pm)
Basic weekend rate - £15 per hour*
Weekend late rate - £17.00 per hour* (duties finishing after 8pm)
Average rate of pay for 5 day week including Saturday - £13.40 per hour basic, £16.04 per hour late.
* rates effective from 28th February.
What vehicles do you run?
Our fleets comprises of Optare Solos, Enviro 200s and Volvo B9/B5s. The Optares are generally used on our contracted services serving rural areas and the Enviro and Volvo on our commercial inter-urban services.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants must hold PCV Category D licence and current DCPC
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-60 per week
Salary: £13.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bath, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PCV licence (required)
- DCPC (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bus Driver roles across Faresaver Buses's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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