At a Glance
- Tasks: Train to drive local bus services, ensuring safe and reliable transport for passengers.
- Company: Join First Bus, a leading UK bus operator embracing innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, with competitive pay, full training, and great perks.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts, mental health support, and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with guaranteed hours and the chance to make a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, hold a UK driving licence, and have strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.07 - 14.07 £ per hour.
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
£14.07 per hour while training, £14.50 per hour once qualified (£27,795 per year while training, £28,652 per year once qualified)
Join First Bus as a Trainee Bus Driver and start a secure, long‑term career with full training provided from day one.
No previous bus driving experience is required; we will support you through your PCV training and help you progress into a fully qualified driving role.
This is a permanent, full‑time position offering guaranteed contracted hours and structured rotas.
What’s in it for you?
- Earn £14.07 per hour while training, rising to £14.50 per hour once qualified, with the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime and additional shifts where available.
- Permanent, full‑time, 38‑hour per week contract with structured rotas planned in advance.
- Full paid training from day one and clear pay progression as you complete your qualification.
The Role
You will be trained to operate local bus services, providing safe, reliable, and professional transport for passengers travelling to work, education, healthcare, and leisure.
This is a customer‑facing role where safety, punctuality, and professionalism are essential.
You will represent First Bus across your local area, delivering a consistent and dependable service.
- 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 required – full training provided
- Rewards
- Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost, including cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness advice.
- 24‑hour, 365‑day mental health support via an Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets, and a platform for additional savings.
- Discounted train travel after 6 months service and a free bus pass.
- Free onsite parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Background
We’re always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty‑plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro.
It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys.
We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first.
Our people are the beating heart of First Bus, and without them there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road.
Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.
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Trainee Bus Driver in Port Talbot employer: First Cymru Buses Ltd
First Bus is an excellent employer, offering a secure and rewarding career as a Trainee Bus Driver in Port Talbot. With full training provided from day one, structured rotas, and competitive pay progression, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises their growth and well-being. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive health benefits, discounts, and a commitment to innovation in public transport, making it a fantastic place to build a meaningful career.
