Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Swansea; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health for you &

Discount platform for employees

Free bus pass (after service threshold

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension & share purchase

Job summary

First Bus in Swansea is seeking an experienced bus driver to operate local routes, ensuring safe, timely and friendly passenger service. You will join a team with rotating morning, evening and weekend shifts, with rotas planned in advance for balance and predictability.

You will drive on local Swansea routes, maintain schedules, and engage with customers to provide a professional experience while upholding safety standards. The role offers a stable, full-time position with good benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid PCV licence.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• As a Bus Driver, you’ll be out on local routes across Swansea and the surrounding areas, helping passengers get to work, school, appointments and wherever else they need to go.
• You’ll be responsible for keeping your passengers safe, staying on schedule and providing a friendly, professional service along the way.
• You’ll be part of the local First Bus team, working across a range of routes and getting to know the areas and communities you’re driving in.

Skills

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Job description

About First Bus:

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Experienced Bus Driver – Swansea

£14.75 per hour + £3k Joining Bonus (T&Cs apply)

We’re looking for qualified PCV drivers to join our local Swansea team, offering a stable career with a supportive depot and the opportunity to work across South Wales.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll earn £14.75 per hour, with opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime where available. This is a full-time, permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and rotas planned in advance, giving you greater certainty around your working week. You’ll work a rotating pattern across mornings, evenings and weekends, with your shifts scheduled in advance to give you a good balance of flexibility and predictability.

The Role

As a Bus Driver, you’ll be out on local routes across Swansea and the surrounding areas, helping passengers get to work, school, appointments and wherever else they need to go. You’ll be responsible for keeping your passengers safe, staying on schedule and providing a friendly, professional service along the way.

You’ll be part of the local First Bus team, working across a range of routes and getting to know the areas and communities you’re driving in, where your experience, reliability and approach with customers really matter.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.

Rewards:

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares