Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transport company in Newport is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join its team. As a key worker, you will provide essential services to the community, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for various needs. Successful candidates will benefit from a structured training program, a salary starting at £14.50 per hour, and numerous perks including free family travel and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be flexible with working hours and possess good communication skills.

Benefits

First Xclusives discount scheme

Free travel on buses for family

Discounted train travel

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 weeks of holiday

Pension scheme with discounted shares

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months' driving experience.
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Patient and safe driver with good people skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential bus services for customers to various destinations.
• Work independently while being a part of a supportive driving team.
• Meet different people and manage daily diverse tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

We are welcoming applications for trainees to join our team in Bristol- Lawrence Hill.

About the Role

Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school, important doctor's appointments, popping to the shops, heading into town or 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.

These full time posts are permanent. You will work 38 hours per week on a variety of shift patterns including morning, evenings and weekends.

Join us as a Trainee and you will earn: £14.50 per hour, rising to £15.00 per hour after your 5 week training period, then rising to £16.00 per hour after 12 months.

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.

What we are looking for

• All drivers need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

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

Benefits

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.
• 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, Hull Trains.
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme + chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.

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.

We look forward to your 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.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.