Bus Driver

Dev; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bus transportation company in Cardiff is seeking Trainee & Experienced Bus Drivers. You will earn between £12 and £12.96 per hour, with great benefits including free family travel on the buses and Super deals for shopping. The ideal candidate should have a full UK driving licence for trainees and a PCV licence for experienced drivers. This position offers numerous perks such as up to five weeks holiday and pension contributions. If you're a patient driver with excellent people skills, apply now!

Benefits

Discounted shopping offers

Free family travel on buses

£6 all-day train travel

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum age is 18, with at least 6 months' driving experience.
• Trainees must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and responsibly.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Participate in training provided on modern buses.

Skills

Patient driving

Good people skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Education

Full UK driving licence

PCV licence for experienced drivers

Job description

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Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description

Trainee & Experienced Bus Drivers

Bridgend

£12 to £12.96 per hour

39 hours, FT

We love welcoming new and experienced Bus Drivers to our team in Bridgend

Join us and you will earn:

£12 per hour, with increased rates for overtime and weekend work

On top of your salary, there are some brilliant benefits. Our package helps your weekly wage go further, while providing long-term financial security.

• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Sainsbury's, Asda, B&Q, ODEON cinema
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
• Free onsite parking
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme + chance to buy discounted First Group shares

Info for trainees

The minimum age is 18, with at least 6 months' driving experience. Don't worry if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before. We provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses.

Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school. Doctor's appointments. Visiting Nan. Popping to the shops. Heading into town. The journey home. Bus drivers are key workers who keep everyday life moving for local communities.

You'll be out on the road, working on your own initiative. At the same time, you will be part of a close-knit driving team, who look out for each other. Every day brings something different. You'll meet some amazing people along the way.

We'll be there for you, because you're there for us

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you'll have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

What we're looking for

If you're a patient, safe driver with good people skills, you're the perfect fit for our driving team.

• Trainees need a full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
• Experienced drivers require a PCV licence
• All drivers need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Welcome to First Bus

Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and we've launched the driving careers of thousands of people across the UK. You will be joining a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology. From mobile apps to carbon-friendly buses, we're leading the way.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving you application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.