PCV Driver

Company: FirstGroup
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

About Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS)

At Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) we are dedicated to providing the perfect journey. SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce.

We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do.

We continue to invest in our people, our services and state‑of‑the‑art technology as we look to improve our customers’ experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey.

SPS is a division of First Bus.

Position Overview

Are you a qualified PCV driver looking for a role with great pay, stability, and purpose? Join us as a Driver on the Sizewell C project and play a key role in powering the UK’s future. There is no ticketing or payment collection; you will simply provide reliable routes transporting the Sizewell workforce.

Hours: Contracted 39 hours per week. Shift times will vary between 03:00 and 23:00. You will be working any five days from a set of seven.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive our buses safely and responsibly, following all road and company guidelines.
  • Provide a friendly and helpful service to everyone you transport.
  • Keep to schedules and drive efficiently between locations.
  • Stay flexible with shifts and support the team when plans change.
  • Look after your vehicle, keeping it clean, fuelled, and ready for the next journey.
  • Represent Specialist Passenger Solutions with a positive, professional attitude.

Qualifications & Skills Required

  • Full UK Driving Licence, valid PCV licence and CPC card.
  • Flexibility to work a range of shifts.
  • People skills: friendly, reliable, and service‑oriented.

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the core of a major UK transport operation.
  • Opportunities for training, development and progression.
  • Work with industry‑leading systems and technology.
  • A supportive team culture with real ownership and impact.
  • Access to employee rewards, travel benefits and more.

Safety, Service & Excellence

At SPS, safety and customer service are non‑negotiable. You’ll champion our values every day, delivering outstanding service to both customers and colleagues, putting safety at the forefront of decision‑making, and consistently driving high standards. Whether it’s supporting a safe working environment, communicating clearly, or helping to improve our operation, you’ll play a key role in delivering excellence across every timetable, duty and shift.

Benefits

  • Annual pay review.
  • Smart health cover – an award‑winning employee assistance program offering 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
  • Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us.
  • Employee retail discount scheme.
  • Free bus travel and significantly reduced rail travel for you and your family members.
  • Life assurance.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounted gym membership.

Required Security Checks

All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty, integrity, and values of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.

Equal Opportunities

Specialist Passenger Solutions welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026