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Trainee Bus Driver
First Bus —Taunton
- £13.60 - £14.60 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Driver
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
3d
School Minibus Driver
Queen's College, Taunton —Taunton
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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HSSU Lead Driver
Nuffield Health —Tiverton
- Up to £35,015 a year
- Overtime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
1d
Coach Driver
Greenslades Tours (Exeter) Ltd —Exeter
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
School Minibus Driver
St Peter's Preparatory School —Exmouth
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Trainee Bus Driver
First Bus —Taunton
No previous bus driving experience is needed, if you’ve got a full UK driving licence and good people skills, we’ll provide all the training and support you…
£13.60 - £14.60 an hour
3d
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Stagecoach —Exeter
Your typical annualised earnings will be £33,441+ once you become a qualified bus driver. Plus with sports teams to quiz nights, social clubs to charity work,…
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Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.60 - £14.60 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
PCV Licence
Driving
Communication skills

Full job description

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 – Taunton

£13.60 per hour while training, £14.60 per hour once fully qualified

We’re looking for Trainee drivers to join our team in Taunton. No previous bus driving experience is needed, if you’ve got a full UK driving licence and good people skills, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to become a qualified driver. This is a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed contracted hours, planned rotas, and clear progression from day one.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll start on £13.60 per hour while training, increasing to £14.60 per hour once fully qualified. This is a permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and structured rotas planned in advance, giving you more stability and predictability around your working week. You’ll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends, with weekday time off built into the rota and opportunities for overtime to increase earnings where available.

The Role

You’ll be trained to safely operate local bus services across Taunton and surrounding areas, helping passengers travel to work, education, appointments, shopping, and days out. This is a customer-facing role where safety, professionalism, and reliability are key. You’ll play an important role in keeping Taunton connected while delivering a safe and comfortable journey experience for passengers. Shifts are rota-based 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 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
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

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