Are you looking for a new career?
Bored of looking out at the same view every day? Love meeting and interacting with people?
We have the career for you!
Join our Trainee Bus Driver program and gain a qualification for life.
No previous bus driving experience is required. We offer the training and assistance you need to kickstart your journey.
Why choose us:
- Comprehensive Training: Our professional instructors, boasting years of experience, will train you from scratch. You'll be paid during your training, and your training costs are on us. Your earnings begin on day one! A training bond of one year will apply.
- Job Security: We're a part of Comfort Delgro, a respected international transport company.
- Competitive Salary: £12.73* per hour with increases after one year, and opportunities for overtime. *Pay rate includes an attendance bonus.
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week minimum, with additional overtime possibilities.
- Regular Income: Receive weekly pay through bank transfer with digital payslips.
- Free Travel: Travel freely on any of our bus routes for yourself and at least one family member or friend.
- Continuous Training: We're committed to helping you deliver top-tier service. You can expect regular compliance refresher courses to ensure you're among the most professional bus drivers on the road.
- Company Benefits and Pension: We offer the benefits of a large company as part of ComfortDelGro.
- Career Development: With some experience, you can explore opportunities to diversify your career within the company, such as joining our team of supervisors, lead drivers, mentors, trainers, or managers.
"I wanted to be a bus driver as I have always wanted to drive a big vehicle, there is something cool about it. I previously worked in the NHS and in catering, so it was a big career change for me. I’m glad I made the move" - Jess
Who can apply?
We only ask for three things from you:
- A valid UK driving license: Ensure your driving license has no more than 3 penalty points and you have not been disqualified from driving in the last ten years.
- UK driving experience: You have at least one year of UK driving experience and held a UK driving licence for one year.
- Customer service skills: Demonstrate your ability to provide exceptional customer service.
We have no age limit.
Don’t worry if you have never driven a bus before – We can train you! Our Training Academy is in Cardiff at the docks.
“I wanted to seize the opportunity to participate in free training. I have learnt a lot about the company and their development prospects. I used to work in data analysis and accounting and it’s great to be in an outside role" - Henry
How to apply?
Email [email protected] to apply or call 02920 442040 to discuss a role.
"I used to work in security but had always wanted to be a bus driver since I was a kid. When I saw the trainee position I took the opportunity to pursue my childhood ambition of becoming a bus driver. I loved the practical lessons and being out on the road and having fantastic professional trainers to guide us along the way." - Sean