Bus Drivers

About Us:

First Bus is one of Britain's largest bus operators. We operate around a fifth of all local bus services outside London.

A fleet of some 6,400 buses carry approximately 1.6 million passengers every single day in a huge number of communities.

From as far North as Aberdeen to as far South as Cornwall, First's buses help our customers access employment, education, retail and leisure. Our buses connect communities and help create vibrant local economies.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do at First Bus. We are committed to providing quality bus services that are punctual, reliable and offer good value for money.

The Roles

We are recruiting to four new, and exciting, positions and are looking for customer focused, and dedicated, individuals to join our team.

Are you passionate about Customer Service?

Do you aim to bring professional, high quality service to all customers?

Do you wish to join a company that puts their employees first?

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and who have a flexible approach to work and are keen to support others.

In return First will provide a modern and supportive environment and full commitment to your career development. We want you to feel rewarded, valued and engaged so we are offering the most valuable and wide ranging rewards package in the UK transport industry.

We make sure we can provide the highest levels of service to our customers by continuous investment in new vehicles so you will have an opportunity to work with the fleet which is one of the youngest in the country.

Just the ticket, right? Take a look at our current vacancies below and journey over to https://www.firstgroup.com/careers

Bus Drivers (Swansea, Port Talbot and Bridgend) - £7.96 per hour (rising to £8.26 after 12 months' service)

We're looking for safe and experienced drivers with or without the PCV qualification to drive our passengers to their destination. You will be patient, calm under pressure, have great customer service skills and you will be able to work confidently on your own and handle cash responsibly.

Joining us is also a great way to build your skills. We're the kind of company that encourages everyone to reach their full potential and we reward anyone who helps us meet our goals. You'll receive full training - in all aspects of the role - and, if required, undertake your PCV licence test following our training programme.

All you need is to be 18 or above and have a full driving licence with no more than 3 points and no outstanding disqualifications. You must also have a flexible approach to work as shifts are on a 5 days from 7 days' basis, including possible weekend and evening work. In return, you'll discover a safe and secure job with good rates of pay, and loads of perks like a pension, minimum 4-weeks holiday, great training, free travel and much more.

Benefits

In return for your work, you'll discover a safe and secure job with good rates of pay, and loads of perks like a pension, generous holiday entitlement, great training, free travel (including free bus travel and discounted train journeys) and discounts at a wide range of retailers. You'll also be given the opportunity for continuous development to help you grow in your role.