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: Shunter/Cleaner
Location: Bristol Lawrence Hill, Easton Road, BS5 0DZ
Contract: 39 hours per week – full time & permanent
Working Hours: 6pm-3:30am 5 days over 7
Pay Rate: £14.31 per hour with unsociable hours premium rate
**You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role**
Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers and maintenance staff that look after our fleet of vehicles at our Bristol Hengrove depot?
If yes, this Shunter/Cleaner position could be just the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Fuelling 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
To ensure that the 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
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
