We are welcoming applications to join our team in Swansea.
About the Role
Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on, such as getting to work or school, attending important doctor's appointments, shopping, or traveling into town. 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, but also part of a close-knit driving team that looks out for each other. Every day brings something different, and you'll meet some amazing people along the way.
Start your journey with us as a trainee earning £13.00 per hour, with your hourly rate increasing to £13.40 after 12 months.
These full-time, permanent posts require working 39 hours per week on various shift patterns, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Info for Trainees
The minimum age is 18, with at least 6 months' driving experience. No worries if you've never driven anything larger than a car; we provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses.
What We Are Looking For
* 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
Along with your salary, we offer excellent benefits to help your weekly wage go further and provide long-term financial security.
* First Xclusives discount scheme: over 3,000 offers on high street and leisure brands for you, your family, and friends.
* 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 and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme and the opportunity to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.
We Support You Because You're There for Us
We prioritize physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We understand that work and life stresses can affect anyone. You'll have access to health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, regardless of their differences. At First Bus, we strive to be an inclusive employer. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which benefit our customers, communities, and staff. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants should be aware that background checks will be part of our recruitment process.
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