Recruitment

Do you want to train and become a bus driver or do you already have a PCV licence and want to join our team? We want to give our customers great service and we can only do that by getting the right people to drive our buses. You don’t need to be able to drive a bus yet as we will give you all the tools and support you need to earn your PCV licence. You just need the right attitude and in return you’ll enjoy some of the great things that come from being part of our team.

Weymouth depot is currently hiring PCV drivers and offering a bonus of £3000 when you join the depot with a PCV licence.

Click here to apply for trainee or qualified driver positions in Weymouth

Click here to apply for flexible driver positions in Weymouth

Click here to apply for trainee or qualified driver positions in Bridport

or contact our recruitment team if you wish to find out more - 07814 138361

A fantastic starting salary…

If you join us as a qualified PCV driver with full CPC we will give you a £3000 bonus!!

As a qualified and trainee bus driver you will earn £10.60 per hour (rising to £11.00 per hour in November 2022).

Your working hours will be 39-48 hours per week (flexible) – basic salary between £21,497 and £26,457 on a permanent contract (rising to £22,308 to £27,456 in November 2022).

What are the benefits of joining the team?

Up to 5 weeks holiday (plus Public Holidays)
Company pension
Free bus travel for yourself and 2 others of your choosing.
£6 all-day train travel on GWR, SWR and other First train companies across England, Scotland and Wales.
High Street discounts
Uniform
Plus plenty more!

If you've got the drive... we've got the bus!

Could you drive our Jurassic Coaster buses along the coast? How about driving an Open Topper from Weymouth to Portland?

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer services and would like a customer facing job with a difference, then why not consider applying to drive a First Bus.

In our Wessex region, First operates a range of tourist friendly routes, along with our standard First branded routes, and these fleets are a joy to drive. We're looking for the right candidates who enjoy driving to take their career to the next level.

Location: Edward Street Depot, Weymouth
Hours: Guaranteed 39 hours per week, varied shifts (including split shifts).

More than just driving

Being a driver at First is more than just driving. It's about putting your customer service skills to work and really looking after your passengers, no matter who they are or where they're headed. It's what we're known for and it's why our customers keep coming back to use our services again and again... and again!

Joining us is also a great way to build your skills. We're the kind of company that encourages everyone to reach their full potential and we reward anyone who helps us to meet our goals.

So, if you're patient and calm, are able to work confidently on your own and handle cash responsibly, we could really help you to go places.

What we need:

All you need is to be aged 18 or over, have a clean driving license with no more than 6 points and be happy to be flexible to work varied shift patterns - and we will provide you with full training, which will lead to you obtaining your PCV licence.