Bus Driver

Job description

NewPower by Wrightbus offers a groundbreaking solution by repowering mid-life diesel buses, making it more affordable to decarbonise and improving air quality in cities. Wrightbus, the first bus manufacturer to launch repowering at scale, introduces NewPower to accelerate the decarbonisation of bus fleets across the UK, ensuring zero carbon emissions on all journeys.
Newpower are currently recruiting for aBus Driver to join our team.

The Role:

• Drive EV, H2 and diesel vehicles during Road Tests and Shakedown Tests in a timely manner and to the Wrightbus Quality Standard.
• Comply with the highway code at all times and operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Assess vehicle steering, general driving condition, suspension system, of vehicles during Road Tests and Shakedown Tests.
• Identify and report faults when they occur.
• Refuel or charge vehicles to complete the required mileage before delivery to customers.
• Shunt vehicles around company premises or to external approval bodies when required.
• Implement any customer sign-off feedback or customer market feedback on Quality issues to improve Quality for new buses leaving the factory.
• Assess vehicle heating & demister operations.
• Confirm entrance and emergency doors comply to requirements.
• Support with pre-vehicle delivery cleaning

• Clean PCV Cat C Driving License
• 1 year bus driving experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and is forward thinking.
• Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality.
• Be a competent practical worker and ensure safe, efficient use of all hand tools

• Medicash Scheme
• Discount with local businesses and high street retailers
• Career progression
• Professional development

Note:

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Month

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English