Bus Driver – PCV or Trainee
Location: Newport, Wales
Salary: From £13.45 per hour
Hours: Guaranteed 38 hours per week + overtime available
Job type: Full-time, part-time, permanent
Licence required: Full UK driving licence (Category B or D)
PCV licence not required – full paid training provided
About the role
We’re looking for friendly, reliable people to join our driving team at Newport Transport. Whether you’re already a qualified PCV driver or want to start a new career, we’ll support you with full training, guaranteed hours, and a rota that works around your life.
You’ll be driving some of the UK’s quietest, most modern electric buses on local routes including Newport, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, and Gloucestershire. No cash handling, no end-of-shift vehicle washing — just safe, professional driving with great support.
What we offer
* Guaranteed 38 hours per week – overtime always available
* Weekly pay
* Paid training to get your PCV licence (if required)
* Flexible rotas – full-time, part-time, 4-day weeks, split shifts
* Supportive team environment – managers know your name
* Modern electric fleet – quiet, clean, and reliable
* Career progression – move into training, control, or management
* Friendly passengers and familiar local routes
Extra benefits
* Staff Bus to and from Newport City Centre
* Free uniform provided
* Driver app – view your shifts, swap duties with colleagues
* Facilities and break rooms in Newport and Chepstow
* Unum Help@hand wellbeing service – includes 24/7 GP, mental health support, and financial protection if you're unable to work
* Company pension scheme
What we’re looking for
* Full UK driving licence (Category B or D)
* A calm, safe and responsible approach to driving
* Good communication and a friendly attitude
* Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
* PCV drivers welcome — but no experience necessary for trainees
Who this job suits: this role is ideal if you:
* Want stable, long-term work close to home
* Enjoy driving and having your own space
* Like friendly chats with passengers
* Need a rota that fits around family life or other commitments
* Are switching careers (many of our drivers came from delivery, warehouse, or retail backgrounds)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free or subsidised travel
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Work Location: On the road