Trainee Bus Driver

FirstGroup; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Discounted FirstGroup shares

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Job summary

First Bus in Port Talbot is inviting applicants for a Trainee Bus Driver role. No prior bus driving experience is required if you hold a full UK driving licence, and you will receive comprehensive training to become a qualified driver.

You’ll operate local services across Port Talbot and surrounding areas, delivering safe, reliable journeys and excellent customer service every day.

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.
• No PCV licence required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate local bus services across Port Talbot and surrounding areas.
• Prioritise safety, reliability and customer service in every journey.
• Keep communities connected by providing a friendly, professional service.

Skills

Full UK licence

Penalty points max 6

Minimum age 18

Right to work UK

Strong communication

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.

Trainee Bus Driver – Port Talbot

£14.32 per hour

Ready for a career where you can make a difference every day? Join us as a Bus Driver in Port Talbot 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 £14.32 per hour, increasing to £14.75 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 Port Talbot 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 South Wales 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.

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

Advert end date: 25 December 2026