How can you make a career
at SPS?
At SPS, colleagues have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to the largest construction project in Europe. With access to training, development, and clear progression opportunities, we support colleagues to grow and develop within their roles.
We are the sole transport provider for the Hinkley Point C project, delivering services for workers travelling to and from the construction site across Somerset, including Minehead, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Bristol.
We transport thousands of passengers daily, operating around the clock to keep the project moving safely, reliably, and with minimal disruption to local communities.
Join the SPS team as Trainee Driver!
As one of our Drivers, you will be transporting the workforce from local areas to HPC (Hinkley Point C) which is one of the largest constructions sites in Europe. Our expert driver trainers will be with you every step of the way providing ongoing support, development, and training.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have a full manual UK licence which you have held for a minimum of 24 month
- Are aged 18 or over
- Have fantastic customer service and people skills
- Can be flexible with working hours
Are you a Qualified Driver?
If you’re a qualified Bus/Coach Driver with a manual PCV licence, we can offer you a rewarding career with opportunities for development.
You will work on your own initiative, looking after passenger safety and providing a professional service.
You’ll be responsible for our customers getting to their destination safely and on time and having a great experience.
Engineering at SPS
Our Engineers support the delivery of essential transport services on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure sites, Hinkley Point C.
These high-profile environments demand the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance and our Engineering teams are essential in ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant, and ready for service every day.
Interested in our Support Roles?
Our Business Support teams play a vital role in keeping SPS running smoothly. From administration and customer service to finance, HR, and operational support, these roles ensure our people, processes, and services operate effectively, helping us deliver the perfect journey.
Our Culture at SPS
We strive to build a positive culture at SPS and to make employees feel valued, working towards a common goal, succeeding together and going home at the end of day feeling fulfilled.
Our values have been developed in collaboration with all areas of the organisation. They summarise what we believe in, what we strive towards and what has helped us to be successful so far.
Collectively and individually, everyone has a role to play in making SPS a great place to work, a great influence on our local community and a great experience for our clients and customers.
Investing in Our People
We create a wide range of employment opportunities across Somerset, helping people develop new skills and build on existing experience.
Through initiatives such as our SPS Drive Academy, we support colleagues with personalised development plans, preparing them for future career progression and leadership opportunities. By investing in our people, we are building a skilled workforce ready to support both the future of SPS and the wider local business community.
Our Charity Partnership: Young Lives vs Cancer
Following a colleague vote, SPS is proud to support Young Lives vs Cancer as our chosen charity partner.
The charity provides essential support to children, young people, and families affected by cancer. We’ll be raising awareness, taking part in fundraising activities, and working together to help make a real difference.
Colleagues have the opportunity to take part in fundraising events, including charity walks, Brave the Shave challenges and skydives, and much more, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for this important cause.
Hear from some of the SPS Team!
Benefits and Rewards
- Company pension scheme
- Free local bus travel and heavily discounted rail travel
- Award winning employee assistance programme, providing external 24/7 confidential help and support to you and your family
- PCV driver training (if required)
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to 24/7 online GP
- Christmas period shutdown (unlike many transport companies)
- Annual pay review
- Free parking
- Free uniform & PPE
- Union benefits
- Benevolent fund
- Company rewards scheme
- Opportunities for training and progression
- Save As You Earn Scheme
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! As long as you are over 18 and have held a full manual UK licence for a minimum of 24 months you can apply.
Yes we will provide all the training and support you need for both your licence and CPC. Once you have passed your test we continue to provide training and support until you are fully confident before driving by yourself and collecting our passengers.
Yes you will be employed and paid from Day 1.
No, we provide the driver training and pay for you to complete the training. We also pay for your DVLA medical as part of the application procedure.
Yes, once you have successfully completed your driving training you will begin your role as a qualified PCV Driver.
We have a range of vehicles including single decker buses, double decker buses and coaches. We also have a small fleet of minibuses and cars so you may drive one of these from time to time.
As well as gaining your PCV (category D) licence, we will also provide CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training. You will also have the opportunity to gain a Level 2 Customer Service qualification. We also offer a range of additional courses and training should you wish to gain skills in other areas.
You will be picking up and dropping off our passengers who work on the HPC Construction site. We collect them from various locations in Somerset including our Park & Ride locations and take them to HPC. Most of our routes start and end from our main depot at J24. For the majority of the time, you will be carrying our passengers but there will be times when you will be driving without passengers, eg when you have dropped your passengers at their destination. We also drive on the construction site itself which is quite unique so you will get to see one of the largest and most amazing construction sites in Europe being built! There are also opportunities to spend time catching up with colleagues over a tea or coffee.
We operate local routes within Somerset, eg from Weston, Taunton and Bridgwater so you are never too far away from home!
We provide our transport services 24/7. We have both full and part time opportunities. The hours are varied and can include early starts, late finishes, twilight, night shifts and weekends.
No, because we provide transportation for the HPC workforce there are no tickets or fares to issue.
No, the passengers do not take any kit, equipment or luggage onto our vehicles.
The most important things we look for are fantastic people and customer service skills. We want our passengers to be greeted with a friendly and cheerful driver who is committed to delivering great service and a safe journey.
We have Drivers who have progressed into all kinds of different roles including Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, Buddy Driver, Trainer, Customer Service, Data Analysis and Manager, to name a few. With hardwork and dedication the sky really is the limit.
We are always happy to answer any other questions you might have. Use the Contact Us links on our website or Email us at: jobs@somersetpassengersolutions.co.uk or give us a ring on 07936 370683