Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

Up to 5 weeks holiday

Pension & shares

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

FirstGroup in Keynsham is offering a Trainee Bus Driver role. No previous bus driving experience is required if you have a full UK driving licence; training will be provided to become a qualified driver.

You will operate local bus services, serve the community, and work a variety of shifts with guaranteed hours. The role emphasises safety, customer service, and reliability as you progress through training over 12 months.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate local bus services across Keynsham and surrounding areas.
• Provide safe, reliable journeys with excellent customer service.
• Support the community and keep services running smoothly.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Right to work

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver – Keynsham

£14.50 per hour Ready for a career where you can make a difference every day? Join us as a Bus Driver in Keynsham and become part of the team keeping your local community connected. No previous bus driving experience is needed, if you have a full UK driving licence, enjoy meeting people and take pride in providing great customer service, we'll provide all the training and support you need to become a qualified driver.

What's in it for you?

You’ll start on £14.50 per hour while training, increasing to £17.40 per hour once qualified after 12 months. This is a full-time, permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and rotas planned in advance, giving you stability and flexibility around your working week. You’ll work a variety of morning, evening and weekend shifts, with weekday time off built into your rota, plus opportunities for overtime to increase your earnings where available.

The Role

You’ll operate local bus services across Keynsham and the surrounding areas, helping people get to work, education, appointments, shopping and days out. As a customer-facing role, you’ll be at the heart of the communities you serve, with safety, professionalism and reliability at the centre of everything you do. You’ll play an important role in keeping people across the West of England connected, while providing a safe, comfortable and reliable journey every day.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• Minimum age of 18
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach to shift work

No PCV licence is required, full training is provided.

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
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.