Bus Operator

About the Role

As a bus driver with First Bus, you will be providing a vital service to local communities, ensuring that people can get to work, school, and other important destinations safely and efficiently.

With a focus on customer service and a commitment to safety, you will be working as part of a close-knit team to deliver an excellent experience for our passengers.

As a bus driver, you will be responsible for operating our modern, automatic buses on a variety of routes, including morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

We are looking for experienced drivers who hold a PCV license and are up to date with their CPC. All drivers must be flexible and able to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive a range of benefits, including 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, and free onsite parking.

We also offer a pension scheme, the chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares, and up to 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced drivers with a PCV license and up-to-date CPC
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Good communication and customer service skills

Info for Trainees

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

We provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses, so don't worry if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before.

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, recognising 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.

Public Transport Serves Everyone

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to being an inclusive organisation.

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