Calderdale and Huddersfield

Heath and Safety

First is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all our employees, customers and anybody who is affected by our activities. Safety is everybody’s responsibility, all of the time, in everything we do.

We endeavour to meet or exceed all of the standards in Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations and other appropriate regulations and legislation.

All employees receive specific safety training that is relevant to their jobs.

We work to a principle of if you cannot do if safely, do not do it.

Alcohol Policy

In view of the responsibilities you hold we have a legal duty to ensure you do your job safely. Alcohol and drugs can affect your behaviour and put you, your colleagues and your customers at risk. We have a zero tolerance policy on alcohol at work.

Equal Opportunities

First is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and valued, irrespective or gender, sexual preference, employment status, race, marital status, religion, disability, nationality, social class, age, health, membership or non-membership of a Trade Union or spent criminal convictions (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974).

Long-term career opportunities

Becoming a professional bus driver with First offers long term job security with an opportunity to progress through the ranks to become a supervisor, Inspector, Manager and beyond. Indeed, some of our senior team started their careers on the shop floor.