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 – Worcester
£14.00 per hour
Ready to build a career where you can make a difference every day? Join us as a Bus Driver in Worcester and become part of the team helping keep your local community moving. No previous bus driving experience is required. If you hold a full UK driving licence, enjoy meeting people and take pride in delivering great customer service, we’ll give you the training, support and skills you need to become a qualified Bus Driver.

What’s in it for you?
You’ll start on £14.00 per hour during training, increasing to £15.00 per hour once qualified after 12 months. This is a full-time, permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and rotas planned in advance, giving you greater stability and flexibility when planning your working week. You’ll work a mixture of morning, evening and weekend shifts, with weekday time off built into your rota. There are also opportunities to work overtime and increase your earnings where available.

The Role
You’ll operate local bus services across Worcester and the surrounding areas, helping people travel to work, education, appointments, shops and days out.  As a customer-facing role, you’ll be an important part of the communities you serve, with safety, professionalism and reliability at the heart of everything you do. You’ll help keep people across the West of England connected, while providing a safe, comfortable and dependable journey for every passenger.

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.

Apply today and start your next journey with First Bus.
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