Trainee Bus Driver
FirstGroupExpected closing date: Friday, 25 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Earn £14.32 per hour, rising to £14.75 after 12 months, with guaranteed hours.
- Fully paid training provided to become a qualified professional bus driver.
- Full-time, permanent role based in Carmarthen with rota-based shifts.
- Requires a full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months and minimum age of 21.
About the Role
About First Bus
First Bus is one of the UK's leading bus operators, committed to delivering sustainable, comfortable, and efficient passenger journeys through innovative technology and environmentally friendly vehicles.
Trainee Bus Driver – Carmarthen
£14.32 per hour
Join our team as a Bus Driver in Carmarthen. No previous bus driving experience is required. If you hold a full UK driving licence, enjoy helping people, and have a positive, reliable attitude, we'll provide fully paid training to help you become a qualified professional driver. As part of one of the UK's leading bus operators, you'll enjoy job security, excellent employee benefits, and genuine opportunities to progress your career.
What’s in it for you?
- You’ll start on an hourly rate of £14.32 per hour, rising to up to £14.75 per hour once qualified after 12 months.
- This is a full-time permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and structured rotas planned in advance.
- You’ll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends, with weekday time off built into the rota and opportunities for overtime.
The Role
- Operate local bus services across Carmarthen and surrounding areas.
- This is a customer-facing role where safety, professionalism, and reliability are key.
- Shifts are rota-based over 5 days and include early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with schedules provided in advance.
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months
- Maximum of 6 penalty points
- Minimum age of 21
- 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.
Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.
Rewards
- Simply Health & Smart Health benefits (cashback for optical & dental, virtual GP, mental health support, nutrition & fitness advice).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health support.
- Platform with discounts on high street brands and supermarkets.
- Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service.
- Free bus pass.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.