Recruitment

Paid training

Yes you read that correctly, First will pay you while you train, and you will walk away with a full PCV Licence after you complete your training. If you already hold a PCV licence and feel like a change of scenery, or if you feel like dusting off a PCV licence that you haven't used in a while, come and have a chat.

Our in-house training team is located at our Empress Road Head Office in Southampton, and we will give you a free bus pass to get you to and from work.

Already have a PCV?

We are currently hiring in our Hilsea Depot on a permanent full time contract. 

If you already have a PCV, call our local Solent recruitment team today on 07814 138361. Alternatively, click here to apply now

We are also currently hiring in our Fareham Depot on a permanent full time contract. 

If you already have a PCV, call our local Solent recruitment team today on 07814 138361. Alternatively, click here to apply now

If you've got the drive... we've got the bus!

Could you drive our new ECLIPSE buses between Fareham and Gosport? How about driving a Solent Ranger from Southampton to Portsmouth? 

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer services and would like a customer facing job with a difference, then why not consider applying to drive a First Bus.

In our Solent region, First operates one of the newest fleets of buses on our ECLIPSE, The Star and Solent Ranger routes, along with our standard First branded routes, and these fleets are a joy to drive. We're looking for the right candidates who enjoy driving to take their career to the next level.

Location: Hilsea Depot, Portsmouth or Hoeford Depot, Fareham
Hours: 37 to 45 hours per week, varied shifts (including split shifts).

More than just driving

Being a driver at First is more than just driving. It's about putting your customer service skills to work and really looking after your passengers, no matter who they are or where they're headed. It's what we're known for and it's why our customers keep coming back to use our services again and again... and again!

Joining us is also a great way to build your skills. We're the kind of company that encourages everyone to reach their full potential and we reward anyone who helps us to meet our goals.

So, if you're patient and calm, are able to work confidently on your own and handle cash responsibly, we could really help you to go places.

What we need:

All you need is to be aged 18 or over, have a clean driving license with no more than 3 points and be happy to be flexible to work varied shift patterns - and we will provide you with full training, which will lead to you obtaining your PCV licence.

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