Experienced Coach Driver

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.

£15.50 per hour + £3,000 Joining Bonus

As a Coach Driver, you will safely deliver reliable and comfortable long‑distance journeys for customers travelling across the UK. You will operate modern coaches on a variety of routes, providing a professional and friendly customer experience throughout every journey. This role offers real variety, taking you through towns, cities and scenic rural areas as part of a structured rota.

You’ll earn £15.50 per hour alongside a £3,000 joining bonus, with a permanent 39‑hour contract and the opportunity to drive modern, comfortable coaches on varied long‑distance routes across the UK. The role offers a more relaxed pace of driving with open‑road journeys, scenic routes across the country, and a better balance away from the pressures of busy urban service work.

• 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 (including early mornings, late nights and weekends)
• Great people skills

This is an exciting time to join our Truro operation as we continue expanding our long‑distance coach network with Flix Bus. If you’re looking for stable coach work, modern vehicles, varied scenic routes, and a role that offers a more enjoyable and less stressful driving experience than traditional local services, we’d love to hear from you.

• Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost (cash‑back benefits, optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice)
• 24‑hour, 365‑day EAP provision for mental health support
• 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 plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.