Experienced Bus Driver

Company: First West of England Ltd
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Location: Worcester
Job Description:

About First Bus

We are one of the UK’s leading bus operators, pioneering cutting‑edge bus technology from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering sustainable, comfortable, and efficient passenger journeys, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Job Overview

Job Title: Experienced Bus Driver

Location: Worcester

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Contract: Full Time, Permanent – 38 hours per week, 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)

Start on our top rate and receive a £3,000 joining bonus (T&C’s apply).

Responsibilities & Requirements

We’re looking for experienced Bus Drivers to join our Worcester team. This is a permanent, full‑time role with consistent hours, structured shifts, and the opportunity to be part of a vital local service. Shifts are planned in advance and include a mix of early, late and weekend working, giving you variety and weekday flexibility.

What we need from you:

  • Hold a valid PCV licence
  • Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis (early mornings starting 03:30, late nights finishing at 02:00, weekends)
  • Great people skills

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

Rewards & Benefits

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 & fitness advice.
  • 24‑hour, 365‑day mental health support via our EAP provision
  • A platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets
  • Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months of service, and a free bus pass
  • Free onsite parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme
  • Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and opportunity to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

We are also committed to your financial wellbeing. Working at First you also receive discounted train travel and a free bus pass after 6 months of service, along with other benefits mentioned above.

We are 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; 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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Posted: June 1st, 2026